Josphat Gathee Kibuchi v Kirinyaga County Council [2015] KEHC 2392 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2392
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2392 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 September 2015
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TypeCivilPostureAmended application seeking to stay execution of decree and set aside warrant of arrestCoramF. MUCHEMI
Holding
The warrant of arrest against Joe N. Muriuki should be lifted, and the plaintiff should proceed with substitution and execution of the judgment
Facts
A warrant of arrest was issued against the County Secretary of Kirinyaga County Government, Joe N. Muriuki, in his capacity as defendant in a previous suit. The plaintiff, Joseph Gathee Kibuchi, seeks to lift the warrant and substitute the defendant.
Issues
- Whether the warrant of arrest against the County Secretary is valid
- Whether the plaintiff can proceed with substitution and execution of the judgment
Reasoning
The law governing execution against the government is under the Government Proceedings Act, which requires an order of mandamus for execution against the county government. The transitional authority must prepare and validate all existing assets and liabilities before claims can be made.
Outcome
The application is allowed
Orders
- Warrant of arrest against Joe N. Muriuki lifted
- Proceed with substitution and execution of the judgment
Remedies
- Lift of warrant of arrest
- Substitution of parties and execution of judgment
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Government Proceedings Act
- Civil Procedure Rules 2010
- Transition to Devolved Government Act
- Urban Areas and City Act
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