Paul Kiriinya v Delfina Kathiri [2012] KEHC 2139 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2139
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2139 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2012
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for Inhibition Order
Holding
The court finds Kiriinya's application meritorious and grants an inhibition order.
Facts
Paul Kiriinya claims 0.40 of an acre of land in trust for him and his mother, Delfina Kathiri, who is the registered proprietor. Kiriinya has lived on the land since 1991 and built rental houses for Kathiri. Kathiri demanded Kiriinya vacate the land, leading to a dispute and a demand notice. Kiriinya filed a caution, which was later lifted.
Issues
- Whether Kiriinya has a sufficient basis to be granted an inhibition order against the suit land.
- Whether Kiriinya has a valid claim to the land and the right to occupy it.
Reasoning
The court finds Kiriinya has been in occupation of the land for over 21 years and has developed it extensively, establishing a beneficial interest. The court also notes that Kiriinya has no other place to call home.
Outcome
Inhibition Order granted
Orders
- Inhibition Order against registration of any dealings over L.R.NO.NTIMA/IGOKI/1741 pending the hearing and determination of the case.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- VERONICA WANDIA WAMBUGU-V-STEPHEN MAITETHIA KIRIMI HCCC 146 OF 2010(O.S.)
- MARY KABURO M'NJIKU –V-M'CHABARI MITAMI(HCCC No.62 of 2010)
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