Odhiambo v Mfangano Division Acc & 2 others (Judicial Review 1 of 2022) [2025] KEELC 2951 (KLR) (25 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 2951
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 2951 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 March 2025
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureAppeal from a previous rulingCoramFO NYAGAKA
Holding
The application is dismissed as the Interested Party has continuously disobeyed court orders for the last four and a half years.
Facts
The applicant Patrick Ochieng Odhiambo filed an application against Mfangano Division Acc and two others, seeking orders for the detention of Samuel Okeyo Otindo, attachment of his properties, and costs. The previous ruling found the application merited and ordered the Interested Party to be punished for contempt of court.
Issues
- Contempt of court by Samuel Okeyo Otindo
- Variation of previous orders
Reasoning
The court found that the Interested Party has not complied with the notice to show cause for four and a half years, indicating a pattern of continuous disobedience. The court also noted irregularities in the appointment of new counsel and the filing of documents.
Outcome
Dismissed
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