Anila Ramesh Thakkar & aonther v Hawkin Mutegi Kamundi [2013] KEHC 1798 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1798
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1798 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2013
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramL N WAITHAKA
Holding
The plaintiffs validly purchased the 'suit land' and the defendant's rights are not recognized. The defendant must vacate the land within 10 days and hand it over to the plaintiffs.
Facts
The plaintiffs purchased a property from a bank, which was subsequently registered in their names. The defendant claims to have purchased the land from a different party and disputes the plaintiffs' ownership.
Issues
- Did the plaintiffs validly purchase the 'suit land'?
- Were the plaintiffs aware of the defendant's potential rights over the land?
- Does the defendant have any rights over the 'suit land'?
Reasoning
The plaintiffs purchased the land from the bank, which had the statutory right to sell. The defendant's claim is based on a previous lawsuit, but the court found no impropriety in the sale.
Outcome
The plaintiffs' application for an interlocutory mandatory injunction is granted.
Orders
- The defendant is ordered to vacate the 'suit land' within 10 days and hand it over to the plaintiffs.
- The plaintiffs are at liberty to evict the defendant if he fails to vacate the land.
Remedies
- The defendant must vacate the 'suit land' within 10 days.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 162 (2) (b) of the Constitution
Cases cited (3)
- Despina Pontikos (1975) 1E.A.-38
- Mucuha –vs.- Ripples Ltd (1990-1994) 1 EA 338
- KIG Bar Grocery & Restaurant ltd vs Gatabaki & Another (1972)1EA 503
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