East African Portland Cement Company Limited v Superior Homes (Kenya) Limited [2014] KECA 210 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 210
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 210 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 November 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for stay of execution of orders pending appealCoramC.B. Madan, Cotton L., L., Lindley L., MURGOR, Megarry, Nyamweya
Holding
The Court granted a stay of execution of the orders pending the filing of the appeal.
Facts
The applicant, East African Portland Cement Company Limited, entered into an agreement with the respondent, Superior Homes (Kenya) Limited, to purchase 337 acres of land at Athi River. The respondent raised concerns about the land's title and sought indemnity from the applicant.
Issues
- Whether the appeal is arguable
- Whether the appeal would be rendered nugatory if the stay is not granted
Reasoning
The Court found that the appeal was arguable and that it would be rendered nugatory if the stay was not granted. The Court also considered the special circumstances of the case, including the large amount of rent in dispute.
Outcome
The application was granted.
Orders
- Stay of execution of the orders issued by the Honourable Lady Justice Nyamweya
Remedies
- Costs to be provided for
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Joseph Gitahi Gachau & Another v. Pioneer Holdings Ltd & 2 Others (Civil Appeal No. Nai 124 of 2008)
- M. M. Butt v. The Rent Restriction Tribunal (Civil Application No. Nai 6 of 1979)
- Nairobi Deluxe Service Ltd v. Eric Onyango Ndege (Civil Application No Nai 64 of 1992)
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