Peter K. Ng’ang’a v John W. Karimi & another [2020] KECA 732 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 732
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 732 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 April 2020
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for stay of execution pending appealCoramW. OUKO, D.K. MUSINGA, S. OLE KANTAI
Holding
The Court grants a stay of execution pending the appeal and directs the record of appeal be filed within 45 days.
Facts
Peter K. Ng’anga purchased a property from Buruburu Girls Secondary School's Board of Management in December 2004. The Board of Management had previously entered into an agreement to purchase the property in 1994, but the 1st respondent, John W. Karimi, failed to honor the terms. Ng’anga developed the property and filed an appeal against the Environment and Land Court's decision.
Issues
- Whether the intended appeal is arguable
- Whether the intended appeal, if successful, will render the judgment nugatory
- Whether to grant a stay of execution pending the appeal
Reasoning
The Court finds the appeal arguable and that the intended appeal, if successful, will render the judgment nugatory. The Court grants a stay of execution.
Outcome
The Court grants a stay of execution pending the appeal.
Orders
- Order for stay of execution pending appeal
- Order to file record of appeal within 45 days
Remedies
- Stay of execution pending appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Trust Bank Limited & Another v Investech Bank Limited & 3 Others [2000] eKLR
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