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Thara M'Mworia v M'Mparata M'Ikirima Kiruri [2013] KEHC 5648 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 5648 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5648
Citation
[2013] KEHC 5648 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureInterlocutory Injunction ApplicationCoramP.M. NJORGE
Holding

The application for injunctions is dismissed with costs to the defendant.

Facts

The plaintiff, Thara M'Mworia, filed a civil suit against the defendant, M'Mparata M'Ikirima Kiruri, seeking an injunction to prevent the defendant from sub-dividing or transferring the suit land (Land Reference No. NJIA/KIEGO/48) or any sub-divisions thereof. The defendant, M'Mparata M'Ikirima Kiruri, claimed to hold the suit land in trust for the plaintiff and other parties.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff has a prima facie case to justify the injunctions sought.
  2. Whether the defendant's claim to hold the land in trust is valid.

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate why he should be granted the injunctions sought. The court also noted that the defendant's claim to hold the land in trust was not supported by evidence.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Interlocutory order of injunction granted on 12th January, 2013, vacated as a matter of course

Remedies

  • Costs to the defendant

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Mbuthia Vs Jimba Credit Finance Corporation and Another [1988] KLR
  • GIELA Vs Cassman Brown and Co. Ltd [1973] EA 358
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