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Madrugada Limited v Cosmas Kipkoech Sigei [2014] KECA 289 (KLR)

[2014] KECA 289 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
289
Citation
[2014] KECA 289 (KLR)
Decided
23 October 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for stay of execution of judgmentCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, MARTHA KOOME, J. OTIENO-ODEK
Holding

Application for stay of execution of judgment is allowed

Facts

Respondent suffered injury at applicant's farm resulting in amputation of left hand. Judgment awarded Ksh. 2,262,000 in general damages. Applicant seeks stay of execution pending appeal.

Issues

  1. Whether the intended appeal is arguable
  2. Whether the appeal would be rendered nugatory if no stay orders are granted

Reasoning

Applicant has demonstrated an arguable appeal and the appeal would be rendered nugatory if no stay orders are granted. The respondent will suffer no prejudice if stay is granted.

Outcome

Stay of execution of judgment pending appeal

Orders

  • Stay of execution of judgment dated 3rd June, 2010, delivered in Nakuru High Court Civil Case No. 176B of 2005

Remedies

  • Costs of this application shall be in the appeal

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Githunguri vs. Jimba Credit Corporation Ltd. (No. 2) (1988) KLR 838
  • Reliance Bank Limited (In Liquidation) vs. Norlake Investments Limited – Civil Application No. 98 of 2002 (unreported)
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