GAOO v JRO (Civil Application 212 of 2015) [2022] KECA 686 (KLR) (28 April 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 686
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 686 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2022
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for stay of proceedings pending appealCoramR. N. Nambuye, F. Sichaile, S. ole Kantai
Holding
The Court of Appeal orders a stay of all further proceedings in the High Court case pending the hearing and final determination of the intended appeal.
Facts
The applicant (GAOO) seeks a stay of proceedings in Nairobi High Court Civil Suit No. 61 of 2011, pending the hearing and determination of an intended appeal in the Court of Appeal.
Issues
- High Court Judge Musyoka's ruling allowing the respondent's (JRO) application to amend the originating summons and substitute the matrimonial property
- Whether the amendment was meant to defeat the applicant's defense of disclaimer of ownership in the property
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal found that the High Court Judge's ruling was erroneous in allowing the amendment, which was intended to defeat the applicant's defense.
Outcome
Appeal granted, stay of proceedings ordered
Orders
- Order for stay of proceedings
Remedies
- Stay of proceedings
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Court of Appeal Rules, 2010
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