Tabitha Wanjiru v Joseph Theuri Waigwa & another [2017] KEELC 971 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 971
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 971 (KLR)
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TypeContempt of CourtPosturePlaintiff seeks committal of defendants to civil jail for 6 months for disobeying a court orderCoramS. Okongo, J.
Holding
The plaintiff's application for committal of defendants to civil jail for contempt succeeds on one ground only
Facts
On 17th October, 2014, the court made an order restraining defendants from trespassing on the suit property and directing eviction. Defendants continued construction and refused to vacate the property.
Issues
- Defendants' contempt of court for disobeying the court order
- Defendants' inaction regarding eviction
Reasoning
The plaintiff proved defendants' acts of contempt for trespassing, but not for non-eviction. The Deputy Registrar shall issue summons for defendants to appear in mitigation.
Outcome
The plaintiff's application for committal of defendants to civil jail for contempt succeeds.
Orders
- Issue summons to defendants for mitigation
- Plaintiff bears costs of the application
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Mutitika-vs-Baharini Farm Ltd. (1985) KLR 227
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