A W M v L W M [2016] KEHC 1596 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1596
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1596 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2016
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureApplication for Contempt of CourtCoramA. K. NDUNG’U
Holding
The defendant is found guilty of contempt of court and is committed to Civil Jail for six months.
Facts
The plaintiff applied for contempt of court against the defendant for disobeying interim injunction orders issued on 10th October, 2014. The defendant claimed he had sold the property before the injunction was issued and denied service of the order.
Issues
- Whether the defendant was served with the court orders
- Whether the defendant had knowledge of the order
- Whether the defendant disobeyed the court order
- What sanctions are available if the defendant disobeyed the order
Reasoning
The court found the defendant guilty of contempt of court for disobeying the injunction order. The defendant's claim of selling the property before the injunction was issued was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
The defendant is committed to Civil Jail for six months.
Orders
- Commit the defendant to Civil Jail for six months
Remedies
- Commitment to Civil Jail for six months
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Teachers Service Commission -VRS- Kenya National Union of teachers & 2 other (2013) eKLR
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