Sefikeng High School v Masupha (CIV/APN 77 of 96) [1996] LSHC 91 (13 September 1996)

Sefikeng High School v Masupha (CIV/APN 77 of 96) [1996] LSHC 91 (13 September 1996)

The applicant established a clear right to the land as it was declared a Selected Development Area and allocated for the school. The respondent failed to show any valid right or title, and any such right was extinguished by law. The respondent's actions constituted trespass and nuisance, justifying an interdict. The High Court had jurisdiction, and the application was urgent due to ongoing interference. All points in limine were dismissed.

Citation
[1996] LSHC 91
Parties
Applicant: Sefikeng High School; Respondent: Maama Masupha
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
13 September 1996
Case Number
CIV/APN 77 of 96
Procedural Posture
Civil Application / Judgment
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interdicts, Trespass, Land Allocation, Selected Development Area, Jurisdiction, Costs
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Interdicts Trespass Land Allocation Selected Development Area Jurisdiction Costs

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Parties

Sefikeng High School

Applicant

Maama Masupha

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to an interdict restraining the respondent from entering and interfering with the school premises and land.
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has any valid right or title to the disputed land.
  3. 3 Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to grant the relief sought.

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant established a clear right to the land as it was declared a Selected Development Area and allocated for the school. The respondent failed to show any valid right or title, and any such right was extinguished by law. The respondent's actions constituted trespass and nuisance, justifying an interdict. The High Court had jurisdiction, and the application was urgent due to ongoing interference. All points in limine were dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Respondent interdicted and restrained from entering the premises of Sefikeng High School for any unlawful purpose or without permission of authorities and from interfering with the running of the school except by due process of law.
  • Respondent ordered to pay costs of the application to the applicant on the ordinary scale as between party and party.