Ronald Mwangi Njuguna v Wanyoike Gitonga [2021] KEHC 2533 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2533
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2533 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 November 2021
The court directs the respondent to comply with the previous judgment and decree within 14 days, or the Land Registrar will effect the changes and the applicant will have the costs of the application.
Facts
The respondent failed to comply with a previous judgment and decree that directed the Land Registrar to change the land registration to ensure the applicant was registered as the owner in trust for his family.
Issues
- Respondent's failure to comply with the previous judgment and decree
- Applicant's request for contempt punishment and authorization to effect changes
Reasoning
The respondent has failed to perform what the court directed and is obstructing the applicant from enjoying the fruits of the previous judgment.
Outcome
The court ordered the respondent to comply with the previous judgment and decree within 14 days, or the Land Registrar will effect the changes and the applicant will have the costs of the application.
Orders
- Respondent to comply with the previous judgment and decree within 14 days
- Land Registrar to effect changes to the register by cancelling the name of the respondent and replacing it with the applicant and issue him with a fresh title deed in default of the respondent's compliance
Remedies
- Costs of the application for the applicant
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