Jeremiah M’njogu v District Land Registrar Meru Central & 5 others; H.Young (E.A) Ltd (Interested Party) [2021] KECA 1050 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1050
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 1050 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for enforcement of execution of a decreeCoramW. KARANJA, D. K. MUSINGA, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs, as the orders sought to be stayed were negative orders and incapable of being stayed.
Facts
Jeremiah M’njogu seeks enforcement of a decree issued on 17th May, 1988, but the decree remains unexecuted. He has filed multiple suits in different courts.
Issues
- Whether the Court can stay negative orders
- Whether the applicant can appeal against the dismissal of his applications
Reasoning
The Court held that negative orders are incapable of execution and thus, incapable of being stayed. The applicant cannot appeal against the dismissal of his applications as there is no positive order made in his favour.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Appellate Jurisdiction Act
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (5)
- Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited v Banking Insurance & Finance Union (Kenya)
- Mugenyi & Co. Advocates v National Insurance Corporation
- Kenya Commercial Bank Limited v Tamarind Meadows Limited & 7 Other
- Kanwal Sarjit Singh Dhiman v. Keshavji Juvraj Shah
- Raymond M. Omboga v. Austine Pyan Maranga
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