Republic v City Council of Nairobi & 2 others [2019] KEHC 12147 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 12147
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 12147 (KLR)
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplicant seeks mandamus against Respondents to pay Ksh. 10,247,610/= and costsCoramJohn M. Mativo
Holding
The application is legally frail and cannot be set aside or interfered with. The orders of mandamus are upheld.
Facts
Ex parte applicants filed an application for mandamus seeking payment of Ksh. 10,247,610/= and costs. Respondents were ordered to pay the amount but did not comply. Applicants then sought contempt of court for non-compliance.
Issues
- Legal sufficiency of the application
- Nature and purpose of mandamus
- Provisions of Civil Procedure Act
Reasoning
The court found the application legally weak and the orders of mandamus were merited. The court cannot interfere with the judgment and orders.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Order of Mandamus compelling Respondents to pay Ksh. 10,247,610/= and costs
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Cap 21, Laws of Kenya
- Cap 40, Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Kenya National Examinations Council vs R ex parte Geoffrey Gathenji Njoroge & 9 Others {1997} eKLR
- Wilbur vs. United States ex rel. Kadrie, 281 U.S. 206, 218 (1930)
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