[2012] KEHC 1320 (KLR)
The court found that the plaintiff's application for an interlocutory injunction lacked merit, having failed to satisfy the established legal principles for the grant of such orders. The court therefore dismissed the application with costs. However, the court ordered that the status quo be maintained until the...
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- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1320 (KLR)
- Parties
- Plaintiff: John Gitau Mungai; Defendant: Stephen Thuku Kabebe; Defendant: The District Land Registrar, Lamu; Defendant: The Attorney General
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Malindi
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Civil Suit 65 of 2012
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Suit / Ruling on Interlocutory Application
- Outcome
- Application for interlocutory injunction dismissed with costs; status quo to be maintained until delivery of reasons.
- Judges
- CW Meoli
- Legal Topics
- Injunctions, Status Quo Orders, Land Disputes
- Source Language
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Parties
John Gitau Mungai
Plaintiff
Stephen Thuku Kabebe
Defendant
The District Land Registrar, Lamu
Defendant
The Attorney General
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil Suit / Ruling on Interlocutory Application
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to an interlocutory injunction to restrain the defendants pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
- 2 Whether the status quo should be maintained pending the delivery of reasons for the ruling.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the plaintiff's application for an interlocutory injunction lacked merit, having failed to satisfy the established legal principles for the grant of such orders. The court therefore dismissed the application with costs. However, the court ordered that the status quo be maintained until the formal delivery of reasons for the ruling, thereby preserving the subject matter of the dispute temporarily. The court also acknowledged the plaintiff's oral application for an injunction pending appeal but maintained the status quo as an interim measure.
Court Disposition
Application for interlocutory injunction dismissed with costs; status quo to be maintained until delivery of reasons.
Orders
- The plaintiff's application for interlocutory injunction is dismissed with costs.
- Status quo to be maintained until reasons are delivered on 23rd October, 2012.
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JOHN GITAU MUNGAI ….........................................................PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
STEPHEN THUKU KABEBE
THE DISTRICT LAND REGISTRAR, LAMU
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL..............................................DEFENDANTS
R U L I N G
For reasons to be given on 23rd October, 2012, I have found no merit in the application by the plaintiff and will dismiss it with costs.
The status quo to be maintained until reasons are formally delivered on 22rd October, 2012.
Delivered and signed this 8th day of October, 2012 in the presence of Mr. Tindika for plaintiff/applicant
Mr. Waihiga for the 1st respondent
2nd and 3rd respondents - no appearance.
C. W. Meoli
JUDGE
MR. TINDIKA
I apply for injunction pending the filing of an appeal pursuant to provisions of Order 40 of the Civil Procedure Rules.
C. W. Meoli
JUDGE
COURT – Status Quo will be maintained.
C. W. Meoli
JUDGE