Trustees of the Kenya Assemblies of God v Suresh Kumar Sofat & 2 others [2014] KECA 91 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 91
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 91 (KLR)
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for stay pending appeal against a High Court decisionCoramR. N. NAMBUYE, G. B. M. KARIUKI, S. GATEMBU KAIRU
Holding
The Court allows the application and stays the High Court's ruling pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal.
Facts
The Trustees of the Kenya Assemblies of God applied for a stay of the High Court's order restraining them from trespassing, transferring, constructing, developing, or interfering with the Sofat's possession of a property in Nairobi. The Sofat's sought a permanent injunction and declaration of ownership.
Issues
- Whether the intended appeal is arguable
- Whether the appeal, if successful, will be rendered nugatory unless the court grants an injunction or stay
Reasoning
The Court considers the principles from previous cases and finds the intended appeal arguable, but not frivolous. The Court decides to maintain the status quo to prevent loss to the parties on both sides of the appeal.
Outcome
The High Court's ruling is stayed pending the appeal.
Orders
- The High Court's ruling is stayed pending the appeal
Remedies
- The applicant has 60 days to file and serve the record of appeal; otherwise, the orders of stay will be automatically discharged.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Equity Bank Limited v West Link Mbo Limited Civil Application No. Nai 78 of 2011
- Ishmael Kagunyi Thande v HFCK Civil Application No. Nai 157 of 2006
- Total Kenya Limited vs. Kenya Revenue Authority
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