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Republic v County Government of Bomet Ex parte DKN (Suing as the Father and the next friend of the Minor DK) [2021] KEHC 2864 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 2864 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2864
Citation
[2021] KEHC 2864 (KLR)
Decided
21 October 2021
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureRespondent failed to pay the Decretal sum, Ex-parte applicant sought an Order of MandamusCoramR. LAGAT-KORIR
Holding

Order of Mandamus granted

Facts

Ex-parte applicant obtained a Judgment in Bomet CMCC No. 76 of 2019 for Kshs.455,100 and Costs assessed at Kshs.89,680. A Decree and a Certificate of Costs was extracted and served upon the Respondent, but the Decretal sum has not been satisfied.

Issues

  1. Compelling the Respondent to pay the Decretal sum
  2. Remedial nature of the Order of Mandamus

Reasoning

The Respondent has failed to honor its obligation to pay the Decretal sum, and it is only fair that they are compelled to perform their duty and pay the ex-parte applicant.

Outcome

Order of Mandamus granted

Orders

  • Remedial nature of the Order of Mandamus

Remedies

  • Compelling the Respondent to pay the Decretal sum

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Law Reform Act Cap 26
  • Civil Procedure Rules 2010
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