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Division and case type: CriminalCase number Criminal Application
…Mr Imanyara’s objections mainly were that section 5 of the Judicature Act (cap 8) had given a special jurisdiction in relation to contempt proceedings.…
…We have already held that these contempt proceedings are of a criminal nature.…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Case
…Perhaps the 1st point to deal with is whether disobedience of a court order amounts to a contempt of court.…
…This means that the procedure for contempt would more or less take the same form as that for the prerogative orders.…
Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal
…When the appellant did appear on 24th September 1993 the prosecutor made an oral application that he should be convicted for contempt of court because he had failed to pay school fees for his children.…
…In convicting, him of contempt the trial magistrate assumed there was a valid order of the court dated 21st October 1992, when there was none.…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal
…It must follow that there was no valid application for contempt of court before the judge.”…
…This notice of motion seeking committal for contempt of this court’s order must fail on this ground also.…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Case
…or institute, carry on or defend any suit or other proceedings in the name of any other person in any court of civil or criminal jurisdiction. (2) Any person who contravenes sub section (1) shall - (a) be deemed to be in contempt…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal
…or institute, carry on or defend any suit or other proceedings in the name of any other person in any court of civil or criminal jurisdiction. (2) Any person who contravenes sub section (1) shall - (a) be deemed to be in contempt…