Nyambane & another v Orindo & another (Environment and Land Appeal 1 of 2021) [2022] KEELC 14537 (KLR) (27 October 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 14537
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 14537 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2022
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureAppeal from a Magistrate's OrderCoramJM KAMAU
Holding
The court finds that the Appellants have not discharged the burden of proof and thus cannot find the Respondents guilty of contempt. The court warns the Respondents to respect the court's orders in the future.
Facts
The Appellants sought an order for contempt against the Respondents for attacking and injuring their workers and felling trees on the land parcel East Kitutu/kebirichi/3155. The Respondents denied the allegations.
Issues
- Whether the Respondents are in contempt of court
- Whether the Appellants have discharged the burden of proof
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence presented by the Appellants did not meet the burden of proof required for contempt, and thus could not find the Respondents guilty.
Outcome
The court dismisses the application for contempt.
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