Gathuo & another v Mwangi & 3 others (Miscellaneous Application 5 of 2020) [2021] KEELC 4744 (KLR) (13 May 2021) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4744
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 4744 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2021
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramYM ANGIMA
Holding
The court found that the status quo orders were not clearly defined and that the disobedience was not deliberate. Therefore, the applicants' application for contempt was dismissed.
Facts
The applicants and respondents were parties in two consolidated suits. The applicants sought an interim injunction, which was denied. The applicants then filed an application for contempt of court, alleging disobedience of status quo orders.
Issues
- Whether the 1st and 2nd respondents have disobeyed the status quo orders made on February 7, 2020.
- If the answer to (a) is in the affirmative, whether the 3rd and 4th respondents abetted and aided the 1st and 2nd respondents in its disobedience.
- If the answer to (a) and (b) is in the affirmative, what punishment should be meted out to the respondents.
- Who shall bear costs of the application.
Reasoning
The court agreed with the applicants that the court has jurisdiction to entertain an application for contempt of a court order, but the disobedience was not clearly defined and deliberate.
Outcome
The application for contempt was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Judicature Act (cap 8)
- Civil Procedure (Amendment No 2) Rules, 2012 of England and Wales
Cases cited (2)
- Ochino & Another Okombo & 4 others [1989] eKLR
- Alex Ngarachu Njenga & 2 others v Kenya Electricity Transmission Co Ltd Nyahururu ELC Appeal No 14 of 2020 (unreported)
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