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Samson K. A. Tim v Grace Kimoi Bittok & 6 others [2020] KEELC 3454 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 3454 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3454
Citation
[2020] KEELC 3454 (KLR)
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramS. M. KIBUN
The court ordered the 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 7th Defendants to be committed to imprisonment for a term that the court deems fit for contempt of court.

Facts

The Plaintiff, Samson K. A. Tim, moved the court alleging that the 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 7th Defendants buried the wife of the 7th Defendant on land belonging to the Plaintiff, contrary to a court order. The Defendants obtained a status quo order in Nakuru Succession Cause No. 57 of 2008.

Issues

  • Contempt of Court
  • Land Ownership Dispute

Reasoning

The court found that the Defendants disobeyed the court order and buried the wife of the 7th Defendant on land belonging to the Plaintiff.

Outcome

The Defendants were ordered to be committed to imprisonment for contempt of court.

Orders

  • Commitment to Imprisonment

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Judicature Act Chapter 3 of Laws of Kenya
  • Environment and Land Court Act
  • Civil Procedure Act Chapter 21 Laws of Kenya
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