Sigona Jua Kali Association v County Governmnet Of Kiambu & 8 others [2021] KEELC 3887 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3887
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 3887 (KLR)
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TypeLand Contempt ProceedingsPostureAppeal from a previous judgment
Holding
The Court grants the Plaintiff/ Applicant leave to apply for contempt proceedings and finds the Plaintiff/ Applicant entitled to the orders sought.
Facts
The Plaintiff/Applicant sought orders against the Land Registrar and other defendants for non-compliance with court orders issued on May 2, 2019.
Issues
- Whether the Court should grant the Plaintiff/ Applicant leave to apply for contempt proceedings.
- Whether the Plaintiff/ Applicant is entitled to the orders sought.
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the law governing contempt of court proceedings in Kenya is the English law applicable at the time the alleged contempt is committed. The Plaintiff/Applicant was granted leave to file contempt proceedings as the contempt relates to a judgment of the Court delivered on May 2, 2019.
Outcome
The Plaintiff/Applicant is granted leave to apply for contempt proceedings and is found entitled to the orders sought.
Orders
- Grant leave to apply for contempt proceedings.
- Find the Plaintiff/ Applicant entitled to the orders sought.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Judicature Act, 1873
- Contempt of Court Act, 1981
Cases cited (1)
- Christine Wangari Chege vs Elizabeth Wanjiru Evans & Others (2014) eKLR
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