James Mwangi Njehia & another v Simon Kamau [2019] KECA 1003 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1003
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 1003 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for stay of execution of the entire orders and judgment of the High Court of KenyaCoramR. N. NAMBUYE, S. GATEMBU KAIRU FCIArb, A.K. MURGOR
Holding
We allow the application and order that the status quo on the registration of the suit property as at 26th November, 2018 be maintained pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal.
Facts
The applicants acquired the suit property for valuable consideration in 1994 from Mary Murugi John, who passed away in 1998. The respondent alleged forgery of title and claimed ownership of the property.
Issues
- Whether the intended appeal is arguable
- Whether the applicants' application has been overtaken by events
- Whether the trial court's judgment was well-founded
Reasoning
The intended appeal is arguable due to the possibility of forgery and the Registrar's role in the proceedings. The applicants' fear of disposition to third parties is also considered.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Orders
- Order that the status quo on the registration of the suit property as at 26th November, 2018 be maintained pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal
Remedies
- Costs of the application to abide the outcome of the intended appeal
- The applicants to file and serve the record of appeal for the intended appeal within thirty (30) days from the date of their capacitation
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