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Amon Kinyua & 18 others v Ndathi Mugunda Company Limited [2017] KEELC 255 (KLR)

[2017] KEELC 255 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
255
Citation
[2017] KEELC 255 (KLR)
Decided
8 March 2017
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureAppeal from a previous contempt orderCoramESTHER WAN, JOSHUA WAN
Holding

The plaintiff was found to have disobeyed the court order and fined Kshs.20,000 and ordered to serve 15 days in jail.

Facts

The 18th plaintiff was found in contempt of court for disobeying an order issued on 19th March, 2008. The plaintiff filed an affidavit claiming the order was not served personally and that the defendant did not prove personal service.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff disobeyed the court order
  2. Whether the plaintiff should be granted a review of the contempt order

Reasoning

The plaintiff did not show cause as to why he should not be punished for disobeying the order. The court found no justifiable explanation for the plaintiff's actions.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Fine of Kshs.20,000
  • Sentence of 15 days in jail for Charles Njure Murage
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