COMMISSIONER OF LAND v SAMUEL KANOGO RITHO [2005] KEHC 733 (KLR)
- 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
- Contempt of Court
- 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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