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ELIAS MAINA MUTHUMBI V MAHIIRA HOUSING COMPANYLTD [2012] KEHC 1044 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 1044 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1044
Citation
[2012] KEHC 1044 (KLR)
Decided
26 October 2012
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TypeLand DisputePostureApplication for injunction grantedCoramR. OUGO
Holding

Granting an injunction to prevent the defendant from doing anything adverse to the plaintiff's interest in plot No. 796 on L.R. 10901/37 until the suit is heard and determined.

Facts

Elias Maina Muthambi claims to be the legal and registered owner of plot No. 796 on L.R. 10901/37, Kahawa, south of Ruiru Town. He alleges that Mahiira Housing Company and its agents have trespassed on his property since 1989, erecting structures and interfering with his development efforts.

Issues

  1. Ownership dispute
  2. Trespass and interference with property

Reasoning

The plaintiff demonstrated a prima facie case with a probability of success, and the balance of convenience tilts in his favor.

Outcome

Granting of injunction

Orders

  • Defendant shall not do anything adverse to the plaintiff's interest in plot No. 796 on L.R. 10901/37 until the suit is heard and determined

Remedies

  • Injunction
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