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Republic v Inspector General & 5 others Ex-Parte Margaret Nangurani Paulo [2014] KEHC 1632 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 1632 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Respondents' failure to pay decree sum
  2. 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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