Sedco Consultants Limited v Kararaho; Rop (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E011 of 2024) [2024] KEELC 5154 (KLR) (11 July 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 5154
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 5154 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 July 2024
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TypeContempt ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to cite Respondent for contempt of court ordersCoramJ.M. ONYANGO
Holding
Respondent is found guilty of contempt of court orders
Facts
Respondent locked the entrance to the premises and hired goons to block the Tenant's access for renovation, contrary to the BPRT orders.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent’s Preliminary Objection is merited
- Whether the Respondent is in contempt of the BPRT orders
Reasoning
Court has jurisdiction to punish for contempt, and Respondent's actions were in violation of BPRT orders.
Outcome
Contempt citation issued, Respondent to appear for mitigation on 30th September, 2024
Orders
- Declaration of contempt
- Notice to appear for mitigation
- Respondent to bear costs
Remedies
- Citation for contempt
- Mitigation hearing
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Landlord and Tenant (shops, Hotels and catering Establishments) Act
- Magistrate's Court Act
Cases cited (2)
- Owners of the Motor Vessel 'Lillian S' vs Caltex Oil (Kenya) Ltd.
- Ramadhan Salim vs Evans M. Maabi T/A Murhy Auctioneers
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