Helena Ndulu Wambua v Salome Wanjiku Kibui [2021] KECA 814 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 814
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 814 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for stay of execution of judgmentCoramM.K. KOOME, K. M’INOTI, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The application for stay of execution is dismissed. The applicant has failed to satisfy the conditions necessary for an order of stay of execution.
Facts
The respondent filed an Originating Summons seeking to determine whether she had acquired title by adverse possession over the disputed property, which was registered in the applicant's name. The applicant claimed she purchased the property from Peter Mutua Kitaka.
Issues
- Whether the intended appeal is arguable
- Whether the stay of execution is necessary to prevent the appeal from being rendered nugatory
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant failed to properly evaluate the evidence and ascertain when time began to run in a claim for adverse possession. The court also noted that the applicant is still holding the title documents and the respondent is in occupation of the disputed property.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Orders
- The Notice of Motion dated 4th March 2020 is dismissed.
- The applicant is ordered to pay costs in the intended appeal.
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