David Mukuria Karanja v Samuel Karume Nganga [2021] KEBPRT 2 (KLR)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 2
- Citation
- [2021] KEBPRT 2 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 December 2021
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TypeTribunal DecisionPostureApplication for Contempt and RemediesCoramHON. CYPRIAN MUGAMBI NGUTHARI
Holding
The Landlord is ordered to be committed to civil jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months for contempt of court.
Facts
The Tenant filed a motion seeking orders against the Landlord for contempt of court, alleging that the Landlord had disclosed and contravened an earlier court order. The Landlord had locked the toilets, causing a loss of business and repairs.
Issues
- Contempt of court
- Compensation for loss of business
- Compensation for repairs
- Restraint from interfering with business premises
- Execution of court orders
Reasoning
The court found the Landlord in contempt for disclosing and contravening the court order.
Outcome
The Landlord is ordered to be committed to civil jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months.
Orders
- Commitment to civil jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months
- Compensation for loss of business for two weeks
- Compensation for repairs of the toilets
- Restraint from interfering with the Tenant’s/Applicant’s business premises
- Execution of the court’s orders
Remedies
- Civil jail
- Compensation
- Restraint
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