Ruth Wanjeri Kamwere & anotherv Vincent Nyingi Nderitu [2021] KEELC 3986 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3986
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 3986 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 March 2021
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramY.M. ANGIMA
Holding
The court finds that the Defendant has failed to prove the contempt of court charges against the Plaintiffs.
Facts
The Plaintiffs and their sons were accused of cutting down trees on a parcel of land and transporting them in lorries, allegedly in violation of a court order.
Issues
- Whether the Defendant has proved the contempt alleged against the Plaintiffs.
- Whether the OCS Njabini Police Station and OCPD Kinangop Division should be directed to supervise enforcement of the status quo order.
- Whether the suit should be set down for hearing on priority basis.
Reasoning
The court held that the Defendant did not provide credible evidence linking the Plaintiffs to the logging activities and that the standard of proof required for contempt of court is higher than proof on the balance of probabilities.
Outcome
The suit is certified fit for hearing on priority basis.
Orders
- The suit is set down for hearing on priority basis.
- The costs of the application are to be in the case.
- The proceedings are to be typed within 30 days.
Remedies
- The Plaintiffs are not found guilty of contempt of court.
- The OCS Njabini Police Station and OCPD Kinangop Division are not directed to supervise enforcement of the status quo order.
- The suit is set down for hearing on priority basis.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act (Cap.21)
- Civil Procedure Rules
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