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James Mungai Muhia v Kenya National Union of Teachers & 2 others; Wilson Sossion & another (Alleged Contemnors) [2020] KEELRC 1315 (KLR)

[2020] KEELRC 1315 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1315
Citation
[2020] KEELRC 1315 (KLR)
Decided
6 April 2020
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TypeContemptPostureRespondents and alleged contemnors in contempt of court for non-compliance with court ordersCoramNzioki wa Makau
The court finds the 3 Respondents in contempt of court and orders that each pays a fine of Kshs. 100,000/- within 14 days of the decision.

Facts

The Claimant/Applicant alleged that the Respondents and named alleged contemnors Wilson Sossion and Joseph Bii were in contempt of court due to their refusal to comply with court orders.

Issues

  • Contempt of court
  • Non-compliance with court orders

Reasoning

The court found that the Respondents and alleged contemnors had disobeyed court orders and failed to comply with the court's orders to pay emoluments.

Outcome

The court found the Respondents in contempt and ordered them to pay a fine of Kshs. 100,000/- each.

Orders

  • Each of the 3 Respondents to pay a fine of Kshs. 100,000/- within 14 days of the decision.
  • Execution of the judgment is automatically stayed for 14 days.

Remedies

  • Fine of Kshs. 100,000/- for each of the 3 Respondents

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Shimmers Plaza Limited v National Bank of Kenya Limited [2015] eKLR
  • Hadkinson v Hadkinson [1952] ALL ER 567
  • Teachers Service Commission v Kenya National Union of Teachers & 2 Others [2013] eKLR
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