Kinyua v Gichanga (Civil Case 53 of 2003) [2024] KEHC 9733 (KLR) (Civ) (1 August 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9733
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 9733 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 August 2024
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureApplication for contempt of courtCoramMA ODERO
Holding
The respondent is in contempt of court and is ordered to pay a fine of Kshs. 50,000 and be committed to civil jail for 30 days.
Facts
The applicant, Joseph Kinyua Gichanga, seeks to hold the respondent, Joyce Kamene Kinyua, in contempt of court for disobeying an order made on 27th September, 2017.
Issues
- Whether the respondent was aware of the court order
- Whether the respondent disobeyed the court order
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent had full notice of the court order and deliberately disobeyed it, thus constituting contempt of court.
Outcome
The application was granted.
Orders
- Fine of Kshs. 50,000 to be paid within 30 days
- Commitment to civil jail for 30 days if fine is not paid
Remedies
- Fine of Kshs. 50,000
- Civil jail for 30 days
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Judicature Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (4)
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