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Bakari Mohammed Abdulrahman v Sadik Muchiku Imaana [2014] KEHC 8381 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 8381 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8381
Citation
[2014] KEHC 8381 (KLR)
Decided
13 October 2014
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a previous judgment granting an injunctionCoramL. GACHERU
Holding

The court sets aside the previous injunction and grants the Defendant leave to defend the suit.

Facts

The Plaintiff sought an injunction to vacate two shops from the Defendant, who claimed he was a protected tenant and that the Plaintiff's suit was barred by res judicata.

Issues

  1. Whether the Defendant is a protected tenant under Cap 301 of the Laws of Kenya
  2. Whether the Plaintiff's suit is barred by res judicata

Reasoning

The court finds that the Defendant is not a protected tenant and that the Plaintiff's suit is not barred by res judicata.

Outcome

Appeal allowed, previous injunction set aside

Orders

  • Previous injunction set aside
  • Defendant granted leave to defend the suit
  • Defendant to file and serve the Defence within 14 days from the date of the order
  • Defendant to bear the costs of the application

Remedies

  • Defendant granted leave to defend the suit
  • Defendant to file and serve the Defence within 14 days from the date of the order
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