Peter Mahinda Kanyora & 2 Others v Julius Mugo Gachagua [2020] KEELC 3079 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3079
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 3079 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 April 2020
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureAppeal from a previous contempt orderCoramRomer L.
Holding
The defendant was served with the order and had knowledge of it, so personal service was unnecessary. The orders were valid and the defendant disobeyed them.
Facts
The plaintiffs sought to enforce a previous court order prohibiting the disposal, transfer, or alienation of land reference No. 10422/9, occupied by the plaintiffs, pending the hearing and determination of the suit. The defendant, represented by counsel, disobeyed the order by putting up a notice in the newspaper and selling the property.
Issues
- Whether the defendant was served with or made aware of the order of December 10, 2012
- Whether the defendant disobeyed the court's orders
Reasoning
The court found that the defendant was represented by counsel when the order was issued and that the defendant disobeyed the order by selling the property.
Outcome
The defendant was committed to prison for 6 months.
Orders
- Committing the defendant to prison for 6 months
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Magistrates' Court Act 26 of 2015
- Judicature Act Cap 8 laws of Kenya
- Civil Procedure Rules of England
- Practice direction, Part 1 Para 2.2 and 2.6 scpd 52.2
Cases cited (3)
- Kenya Tourist Development Corporation vs Kenya National Capital Corporation & Another
- Kenya Bus Services v Susan Muteti
- Shimmers Plaza Limited v National Bank of Kenya Limited
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