Lucy Wanjiku Muriithi v Joseph Mwangi Mathenge & 2 others [2016] KEELC 468 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 468
- Citation
- [2016] KEELC 468 (KLR)
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TypeCivil ContemptPostureApplication for contempt dismissedCoramN. WATHAKA
Holding
The application for contempt is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The plaintiff/applicant alleged that the respondents had disobeyed court orders by entering the suit property and picking tea leaves. The respondents denied the allegations.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has made up a case for warranting the issuance of the orders sought
Reasoning
The court held that the applicant failed to prove the allegations against the respondents beyond reasonable doubt, as required by the standard of proof in contempt proceedings.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Sam Nyamweya & 3 others v Kenya Premier League Limited & 2 Others (2015)eKLR
- Eliud Muturi Mwangi (Practising in the name and style of Muturi & Company Advocates) v LSG Lufthansa Services Europa/ Africa GMBH & another [2015] eKLR
- North Tetu Farmers Company Ltd v. Joseph Nderitu Wanjohi (2016)eKLR
- Peter K. Yego & Others vs Pauline Nekesa Kode (2016)eKLR
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