Ushirika Real Estate Developers Ltd v Personal Representative of the Estate of Chunilal Madan (Deceased),Homi Dossabhai-Driver,Hirji Virpal Shah,Baldev Sahai Mohindra,Commissioner of Lands & Mugo Mwangi, Wanjohi Githinji, Musyoka Gathuri T/A Ushirika Company (Environment & Land Case 81 of 2009) [2015] KEHC 7653 (KLR) (Environment and Land) (10 July 2015) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7653
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 7653 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 July 2015
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TypeInterlocutory MotionPostureApplication for orders including injunction and setting aside judgmentCoramMARY M. GITUMBI
Holding
The judgment and orders are set aside, and the suit is allowed to proceed. An interim injunction is granted to the interested parties.
Facts
The Applicant, Ushirika Real Estate Developers Ltd, claimed ownership of the suit property (L.R. No. 36/V/8A in Mathare) based on a 1968 sale agreement. The interested parties, Mugo Mwangi, Wanjohi Githinji, and Musyoka Gathuri, claimed they purchased the property from the 1st to 4th Respondents in 1968 and had been paying land rates. The Applicant disputed the claim, alleging adverse possession.
Issues
- Joining interested parties as parties to the suit
- Injunction against Applicant
- Setting aside previous judgment and orders
Reasoning
The court finds the interested parties' claim credible and sets aside the previous judgment due to lack of evidence. The court grants an interim injunction pending the trial.
Outcome
Application allowed
Orders
- Interim injunction granted to interested parties
- Previous judgment and orders set aside
Remedies
- Interim injunction
- Set aside previous judgment and orders
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
Cases cited (1)
- Giella Vs Cassman Brown & Company Limited
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