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Josphat Munke Ole Mpoe v David Waiganjo Koinange [2015] KEELRC 115 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 115 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
115
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 115 (KLR)
Decided
9 December 2015
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TypeExecution of DecreePostureApplication for Order to Produce Motor Vehicle for AttachmentCoramD.K.Njagi Marete
Holding

The court orders the respondent to produce the motor vehicle for attachment within 7 days and to comply by December 16, 2015.

Facts

Claimant obtained a decree for Kshs. 4,602,000. Execution was initiated, but the motor vehicle (KBQ 635U Volkswagen Double Cabin Pick-up) was removed and hidden by the respondent. Claimant applied for urgent orders to produce the vehicle for attachment.

Issues

  1. Whether the respondent owns the motor vehicle
  2. Whether the respondent can be compelled to produce the vehicle for attachment

Reasoning

The court found the respondent's actions to be an attempt to circumvent the execution process, and upheld the claimant's right to enforce the decree.

Outcome

Claimant's application granted

Orders

  • Respondent to produce motor vehicle KBQ 635U for attachment within 7 days
  • Respondent to comply by December 16, 2015
  • Matter to be mentioned for further orders on December 17, 2015

Remedies

  • Attachment of motor vehicle KBQ 635U
  • Detention of respondent for 30 days if he resists execution

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Motor Vehicles Act
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