K. H. OSMOND v DAIMA BANK LIMITED & WHITESTONE AUCTIONEERS (K) LTD [2000] KECA 366 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 366
- Citation
- [2000] KECA 366 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 September 2000
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for stay of execution of judgmentCoramR.O. KWACH, A.B. SHAH, E. O'KUBASU
Holding
The intended appeal is not frivolous and the court orders a stay of execution of the decree pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal.
Facts
The applicant, K.H. Osmond, sought to restrain the respondents, Daima Bank Limited and Whitestone Auctioneers (K) Ltd, from selling his property, Plot L.R. 1/185 Argwings Kodhek Road, Nairobi. The respondents had a judgment on their counter-claim and had advertised an auction sale of the property.
Issues
- Whether the intended appeal is arguable or frivolous
- Whether success in the intended appeal will be rendered nugatory if no stay is granted
Reasoning
The court found the statutory notice invalid but held that the intended appeal is not frivolous. The court also noted that the auction sale had become an issue unconnected with the statutory power of sale.
Outcome
The application for stay of execution is granted.
Orders
- Order a stay of execution of the decree in H.C.C.C. No. 3052 of 1997 pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal or further orders.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Transfer of Property Act
- Auctioneers Act
Cases cited (1)
- Trust Bank Limited vs. Eros Chemists Limited & Another, (Civil Appeal No. 133 of 1999)
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