Anne Cherono Cheroigin v Fred Ngunjiri [2017] KEHC 2345 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2345
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2345 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2017
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an original trial judgmentCoramThe presiding judge
Holding
The court finds that the plaintiff has not established a prima facie case for an injunction and declines the prayer. The defendant must complete and improve the wall to the satisfaction of the plaintiff.
Facts
The plaintiff and defendant are neighbors with a shared party wall between their houses. The defendant constructed additional layers on the wall without the plaintiff's consent, causing issues with natural lighting and electrical wiring.
Issues
- Ownership and rights over the shared party wall
- Plaintiff's claim for an injunction against the defendant's construction
Reasoning
The court considers the case law on party walls and finds that both parties have equal rights. The defendant's construction was not unlawful, and the plaintiff's claim for an injunction is dismissed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The defendant must complete and improve the wall to the plaintiff's satisfaction
Remedies
- Completion and improvement of the wall
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