Ann Nyambura Mugwe v Francis Mugwe Wanjohi [2005] KEHC 2216 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2216
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2216 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 June 2005
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureAppeal from a lower court judgmentCoramD. A. ONYANCHA
Holding
The defendant is found guilty of contempt of court and is sentenced to one month in prison with the possibility of further imprisonment if the court orders are not obeyed.
Facts
The plaintiff, Ann Nyambura Mugwe, sought to enforce court orders against the defendant, Francis Mugwe Wanjohi, who refused to comply with the orders to open up premises and return goods of trade.
Issues
- Defendant's refusal to comply with court orders
- Appropriate punishment for contempt of court
Reasoning
The court found the defendant guilty of contempt of court for refusing to comply with court orders to open premises and return goods. The court considered alternative punishments but deemed a jail sentence appropriate.
Outcome
Defendant is sentenced to one month in prison with the possibility of further imprisonment if the court orders are not obeyed.
Orders
- Defendant to be detained in prison for one month
Remedies
- Court to be at liberty to send defendant back to prison for thirty days if the court orders are not obeyed
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