Simandi Investments Limited v Njeru & 2 others; Bwomanwa & another (Intended Contemnors) (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 1035 of 2016) [2024] KEELC 1144 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1144
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 1144 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 February 2024
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TypeContemptPostureAppeal from an order granting an application for contemptCoramO. A. ANGOTE
Holding
The court found the defendants in contempt and ordered them to be cited for contempt.
Facts
The plaintiff filed a suit seeking a determination of the suit property's proprietorship and compensation for compulsory acquisition. The court issued interim orders and later ordered the National Land Commission to withhold half of the compensation pending the suit. The defendant paid the full compensation before the court's ruling.
Issues
- Res judicata defense
- Contempt of court
Reasoning
The court ruled that the defendants were in contempt because they paid the full compensation before the court's ruling, despite the interim orders.
Outcome
The defendants were found in contempt and ordered to be cited for contempt.
Orders
- The defendants were found in contempt and ordered to be cited for contempt.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Henderson vs Henderson (1843-60) All ER 378
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