Umoja Central Company Limited v John Njenga [2018] KEELC 1668 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1668
- Citation
- [2018] KEELC 1668 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureApplication for Order of Commital to Civil JailCoramE.O.OBAGA
Holding
The respondent and his associates are in contempt of court and should be arrested and brought to court.
Facts
The plaintiff/applicant sought an injunction to stop the respondent and his two associates from constructing on two disputed properties. The respondent did not appear or respond to the application, and the court granted the injunction. The applicant now seeks punishment for contempt of court.
Issues
- Whether the respondent and his associates are in contempt of court
- Whether the applicant has demonstrated contempt of court
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent and his associates disobeyed a valid court order to stop construction on the disputed properties.
Outcome
The respondent and his associates are found in contempt of court and should be arrested and brought to court.
Orders
- The respondent and his associates should be arrested with the assistance of the OCS of the police station.
- The respondent and his associates should be brought to court on any working day to be dealt with in accordance with the law.
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