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If you default on a loan secured by property, a court is unlikely to stop the lender from selling your assets, even if you negotiate.
To successfully challenge property seizure, you must provide clear evidence proving you have a legal or equitable interest in the item.
Lenders can proceed with property sales if they follow the law, even if the borrower makes false claims about their personal situation.
If a case is dismissed for lack of attendance, the court may reinstate it if justice demands it and the delay is reasonable.
If your lawsuit is struck out, the court generally cannot grant a stay of execution, especially for costs, unless you prove severe, irrepara
If a borrower defaults on a secured loan, the lender can legally proceed with selling the property provided they follow the Land Act's notic
You cannot change a court-approved agreement or remove a party from an order without ensuring they have been properly notified.
If you are fighting over a piece of land, the court can stop you from building or developing it until ownership is legally decided.
If your underlying contract has lapsed or expired, the court will not grant interim relief because any order would be issued in vain.
Following the Land Act's sale procedures is crucial; if a lender complies, a borrower's attempt to halt the sale in court is likely to fail.
To stop a property sale, you must prove the buyer committed fraud, not just that you disagree with the transaction.
If your case wasn't ready for trial, a court can set aside a dismissal for want of prosecution, even if you missed a hearing.
When a defendant's location is unknown, the court can authorize service of legal papers via newspaper advertisement.
Failure to substitute a deceased defendant within one year causes the lawsuit against them to automatically end.
If your property claim is for a share of sale proceeds, the court may deny an injunction because financial compensation (damages) is availab
Courts are highly reluctant to strike out a defendant's defense, ensuring every party has the right to be heard in court.
If you hold a registered title deed, the court will likely grant you a temporary injunction to stop others from interfering with your land w
To challenge a court decision in Kenya, you must prove a clear legal error or present genuinely new facts, not just that you disagree with t
Even if your application for review fails, a judge can still use their discretion to protect your property pending the main trial.
You cannot use a promised future refund to pay off a court judgment unless you have clear proof that the money has actually been received.
An advocate cannot release a client's land title without express permission, especially when there is a conflict of interest.
A land buyer lost her injunction because the seller died before transfer and his widow, without a grant of representation, could not lawfull
If a repair shop threatens to sell your vehicle while you are in a legal dispute, the court can stop them from doing so.
Kenya's High Court confirmed you cannot ask one judge to review another judge's decision just because you disagree with it — that requires a
In Kenya, extreme delays in pursuing a lawsuit will likely result in the case being permanently dismissed, even if procedural errors occurre