Sangare v Sadera & 4 others; Seventh Day Adventist Church (Interested Party) (Environment & Land Case E001 & E011 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEELC 3325 (KLR) (23 April 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3325
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 3325 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 April 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeContempt of CourtPostureApplication for contempt of courtCoramCG MBOGO
The 1st and 3rd defendants are in contempt of court and are ordered to be arrested and arraigned on 25th April, 2024 to show cause why they should not be committed to prison for contempt of court.
Facts
The plaintiff/applicant filed a notice of motion application seeking contempt of court against the 1st and 3rd defendants for disobeying court orders issued on 26th October, 2023. The defendants were served with the orders and acknowledged receipt, but proceeded to transfer parcels of land to the interested party.
Issues
- Contempt of court for disobeying court orders
- Commitment to civil jail for contempt of court
Reasoning
The court found that the defendants disobeyed court orders and violated the contempt of court act, thus they are in contempt and liable to be punished.
Outcome
The defendants are ordered to be arrested and arraigned on 25th April, 2024.
Orders
- Arrest and arraign Leposo Sadera and the District Land Registrar, Narok on 25th April, 2024 to show cause why they should not be committed to prison for contempt of court.
Authorities cited
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