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COMMISSIONER OF LAND v SAMUEL KANOGO RITHO [2005] KEHC 733 (KLR)

[2005] KEHC 733 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
733
Citation
[2005] KEHC 733 (KLR)
Decided
29 July 2005
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureAppeal from original trialCoramP.J. RANSLEY
Holding

The Court found that the Defendant and other officials had disobeyed the order and committed contempt of court.

Facts

The Plaintiff sought an order for contempt against the Defendant and other officials for disobeying an order issued on 30th October, 2002. The order required the cancellation of certain entries and revocation of leases and survey deed plans.

Issues

  1. Contempt of Court
  2. Compliance with Court Orders

Reasoning

The Court found that the Defendant and other officials had failed to comply with the order issued on 30th October, 2002, and committed contempt of court.

Outcome

The Court ordered the Defendant and other officials to be committed to civil jail for contempt.

Orders

  • Commit the Defendant and other officials to civil jail for contempt
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