Ogiek Independent Council of South West Mau Forest (Konoin-Bomet) & 7 others v Principal Secretary Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development & 6 others (Petition 5 of 2017 & Constitutional Petition 6 of 2017 (Consolidated)) [2022] KEELC 14458 (KLR) (27 October 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 14458
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 14458 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramMC OUNDO
The contempt of court application was dismissed as the petitioners had not instructed Mr. Mugumya Advocate.
Facts
The Ogiek Independent Council filed two petitions and a constitutional petition, which were consolidated. The case involved disputes over representation of the petitioners by different legal firms.
Issues
- Who is the proper advocate for the petitioners after the change of representation
- Whether the contempt of court application was properly filed by the petitioners
Reasoning
The court found that Mr. Mugumya Advocate was not on record for the petitioners and that there was no evidence of a retainer justifying the existence of an advocate-client relationship.
Outcome
The contempt of court application was dismissed with costs.
Orders
- The contempt of court application was dismissed with costs
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