Jane Gachui Mwangi v Nderi Mwaniki & 2 others [2015] KEELC 575 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 575
- Citation
- [2015] KEELC 575 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeContemptPostureAppeal from an order of contemptCoramB.N. Olao
Holding
The plaintiff/applicant’s Notice of Motion is dismissed with costs to the defendants/respondents.
Facts
The plaintiff/applicant filed a suit seeking a perpetual injunction and damages against the defendants/respondents for occupying and using the suit land. The defendants/respondents were ordered to maintain the status quo by Ombwayo J. on 12 March 2014.
Issues
- Whether the defendants/respondents are in contempt of court orders
- Whether the plaintiff/applicant has met the standard of proof in contempt proceedings
Reasoning
The plaintiff/applicant failed to meet the standard of proof in contempt proceedings, as the status quo on the suit land was that each party was living on their respective portions.
Outcome
Dismissal of the plaintiff/applicant’s Notice of Motion
Orders
- The plaintiff/applicant’s Notice of Motion is dismissed with costs to the defendants/respondents
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