Antony Ndereba & another v Amos Mwenda Kairichia [2021] KEELC 1915 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1915
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 1915 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2021
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a ruling on contempt of court and preliminary objectionCoramHON. C.K. NZILI, C/A: Kananu, Kaunyangi holding brief for Gichunge, Okubasu & Munene advocates for respondent
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The respondent sued the appellants for specific performance, damages, and a permanent injunction. The appellants filed a preliminary objection contesting the suit's competency and the plaintiff's capacity to sue. The respondent filed an application for contempt of court, which the appellants opposed.
Issues
- Appellants' guilt of contempt of court
- Appellants' preliminary objection
Reasoning
The court dismissed the preliminary objection and found the appellants guilty of contempt of court. The court found that the appellants did not appeal the temporary injunction orders and that the court correctly applied the law.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Hassan Ali Joho and another vs Suleiman said Shaba and 2 others (2013) eKLR
- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission vs Jane Chepenger and 2 others (2015) eKLR
- Mukhisa Biscuits Manufacturing Co. Ltd Vs West End Distributors (1969) EA 696
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