Veronica Kaswii Kaitha v George Gituma Kairanya & another [2016] KEHC 7818 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7818
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 7818 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureInterlocutory Application for Injunction and Permanent InjunctionCoramP.M. NJOROGE
Holding
The suit is dismissed as it lacks the requisite Consent of the District Land Adjudication Officer and is therefore not properly in Court.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Veronica Kaswii Kaitha, seeks an injunction against the Defendants, George Gituma Kairanya and Bernard Kobia, to prevent them from interfering with her quiet enjoyment of plots NYAMBENE/KATHIRI/18 and NYAMBENE/MULIKA/6944. The Plaintiff claims these plots were acquired by her late husband, Elias Kaithia Chokera, prior to his death.
Issues
- Locus Standi of the Plaintiff
- Consent of the District Land Adjudication Officer
- Validity of the Suit
Reasoning
The court finds that the suit should not have been entertained due to the lack of the necessary Consent, which is a requirement under the Land Adjudication Act.
Outcome
The suit is dismissed with costs awarded to the Defendants.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Land Adjudication Act
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