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Frank Esevwe v University of Nairobi [2019] KEELRC 1163 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 1163 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1163
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 1163 (KLR)
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureAppeal from original trial outcomeCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The application for contempt filed by the claimant is hereby dismissed with costs.

Facts

The claimant filed two suits against the University of Nairobi, seeking orders for the release of his salary and allowances, summoning certain individuals to appear before the court, and seeking contempt of court against them. The claimant also sought an order for sequestration of the respondent's property.

Issues

  • Whether the claimant has established a nexus between the order and the cited persons
  • Whether the claimant has established contempt of court

Reasoning

The Court dismissed the application for contempt as the claimant failed to establish a nexus between the order and the cited persons and the basis for the claimant's position that the cited persons were the ones required to implement or comply with the order.

Outcome

Dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • O'Regan, Contempt of Court and the Enforcement of Labour Injunctions, Modern Law Review, Vol54, 1991 at 401
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