Republic v Inspector General & 5 others Ex-Parte Margaret Nangurani Paulo [2014] KEHC 1632 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1632
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1632 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 October 2014
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TypeJudicial Review (Mandamus)PostureRespondents' failure to pay decree sum; ex-parte applicant seeks mandamusCoramR.N. SITATI
Holding
An order of mandamus is issued compelling respondents to pay Kshs.626,677/= within 30 days from the date of issuing this order.
Facts
Applicant hired a taxi for a traditional Maasai wedding, was assaulted by police officers, and subsequently sued for damages. The court issued a decree for payment, but respondents failed to comply.
Issues
- Respondents' failure to pay decree sum
- Whether mandamus is appropriate to compel payment
Reasoning
The court found that the respondents' actions amounted to abdication of public duty and that mandamus is a remedy to compel a public officer to perform a duty imposed by law.
Outcome
Order of mandamus issued
Orders
- Respondents to pay Kshs.626,677/= within 30 days from the date of issuing this order
Remedies
- Compulsory payment of decree sum
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