ESNAS ASIRI MUNG’EDI v STEPHEN SIMON ASIRIKWA & 6 others [2012] KEHC 4788 (KLR)

REPUBLICOF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF BUNGOMA

HCCC NO.59 OF 2008

ESNAS ASIRI MUNG’EDI...................................................................PLAINTIFF

VS

STEPHEN SIMON ASIRIKWA.................................................1ST DEFENDANT

ROSELYNE NANGEKHE...........................................................2ND DEFENDANT

JOSEPH OPICHO KAWA.........................................................3RD DEFENDANT

PRIDGEON BARASA MASAKE...............................................4TH DEFENDANT

ASLAN E. LASCAR BRAHIM...................................................5TH DEFENDANT

ISABEL MARTHA NJAMBI......................................................6TH DEFENDANT

TERESA NAKHUNGU WATI.....................................................7TH DEFENDANT

RULING

In paragraph 2 of the affidavit sworn in support of the summons reference is made to a confirmed grant. Copy of this grant was not annexed to show the extend of the estate of the deceased, the ascertained beneficiaries and the respective shares. The court would not know at this stage whether the deceased had made any provision to the Defendants before he died.

The basis upon an interlocutory injunction is issued is whether the Appellant has demonstrated a prima facie case with a probability of success; whether he will otherwise suffer irreparable loss and damages; and whether, if the court is in doubt, the balance of convenience tilts in his favour (Giella v. Cassman Brown & Co. Ltd [1973] EA 358). I do not find that the principles, or any of them have been satisfied. The application is dismissed with costs.

Ruling delivered in open court this 15th day of March, 2012.

A.O. MUCHELULE

JUDGE