Dari Limited & 5 others v East African Development Bank [2020] KECA 581 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 581
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 581 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 June 2020
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureAppeal from a High Court rulingCoramJ. MOHAMMED, JUDGE OF APPEAL, Okwany
Holding
The Court of Appeal dismissed the application, finding the High Court's ruling was not nugatory and the applicants had not met the requirements for an injunction and stay of proceedings.
Facts
The High Court dismissed an application for a stay of execution and setting aside of a judgment and order recognizing and enforcing a UK judgment. The applicants argued the judgment was unconstitutional and inconsistent with public policy.
Issues
- constitutionality of the UK judgment
- nugatory aspect of the judgment
- public policy under Section 10(2)(n) of the Foreign Judgment (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act
- stay of execution and setting aside of the judgment
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal held that the High Court's ruling was not nugatory and the applicants had not met the requirements for an injunction and stay of proceedings.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The High Court's ruling was upheld
- The applicants' application for a stay of execution and setting aside of the judgment was denied
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Foreign Judgment (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act
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