John Gathara Kuria v Munyambu Njuguna Gachanjo & another [2021] KECA 497 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 497
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 497 (KLR)
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for stay of execution pending appealCoramR.N. NAMBUYE
Holding
The Motion is dismissed with costs to the respondents
Facts
The applicant, John Gathara Kuria, contracted to sell a property to the respondents, Munyambu Njuguna Gachanjo and Kezia Wangari Munyambu, for Ksh.55,500,000. A dispute arose during the transaction, which was referred to arbitration. The arbitrator made an award granting certain remedies to the respondents, including rent and architectural fees.
Issues
- Whether the intended appeal is arguable
- Whether the appeal would be rendered nugatory absent stay of execution
Reasoning
The appeal is not arguable and would not be rendered nugatory if the stay of execution is not granted. The remedies given by the arbitrator involve monetary awards, and it has not been shown that the respondents cannot pay back the same if the appeal succeeds.
Outcome
Dismissed
Remedies
- Payment of Ksh.832,400 for rent for March, 2014
- Payment of Ksh.4,096,946.40 for architectural fees, civil engineer's fees, and other charges
- Interest on the sums of Ksh.832,400 and Ksh.4,096,946.40
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