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John Daniel Muiyuro v Nicodemus Migiro [2015] KEELC 822 (KLR)

[2015] KEELC 822 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
822
Citation
[2015] KEELC 822 (KLR)
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureNotice of Motion for Detention and Attachment of PropertyCoramMARY M. GITUMBI
Holding

The Defendant is found guilty of contempt of court and is committed to civil jail for one month.

Facts

The Plaintiff/Applicant sought orders for the Defendant’s property to be attached and the Defendant to be detained for six months for disobeying court orders issued on 22nd July 2014. The Defendant denied disobeying the court order and claimed the Plaintiff was trying to obtain ownership of the property.

Issues

  1. Defendant’s compliance with court orders
  2. Contempt of court

Reasoning

The Plaintiff provided evidence showing the Defendant proceeded to roof and lease the structure on the suit property after being served with the court order. The Defendant denied these allegations but did not explain the activity at the suit property.

Outcome

Defendant committed to civil jail for one month

Orders

  • Detention of Defendant for one month
  • Attachment of Defendant's property

Remedies

  • Civil jail for one month

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act, 2010
  • Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
Cases cited (1)
  • Refrigeration and Kitchen Equipment Utensils Ltd vs Shah & Others 1990 LLR 294 (CAK)
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