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Swafiya Abdall & another v Bahati Temo & 6 others [2019] KECA 959 (KLR)

[2019] KECA 959 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
959
Citation
[2019] KECA 959 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a ruling of the Environment and Land Court of KenyaCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, W. KARANJA, F. SICHALE
Holding

The notice of appeal is struck out, and the motion for stay of execution is dismissed.

Facts

Applicants filed a Notice of Motion seeking to strike out a notice of appeal and a notice of motion application. Respondents filed a notice of appeal and an application for stay of execution.

Issues

  1. Whether the notice of appeal was properly served
  2. Whether the court has jurisdiction to entertain the motion for stay of execution

Reasoning

The court found that the notice of appeal was not properly served within the required time frame and that the respondents did not take part in the proceedings in the superior court.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Notice of appeal in Civil Application No. 82 of 2018 is struck out
  • Motion for stay of execution in Civil Application No. 55 of 2018 is dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Court of Appeal Rules
  • Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (2)
  • NICHOLAS KIPTOO ARAP KORIR SALAT VS INDEPENDENT AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION & 7 OTHERS [2014] eKLR
  • METABOTHA VS KENYA & 2 OTHERS [2013] eKLR
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