Mwaluma v Ashok Kumar Anand (Civil Application E082 of 2021) [2023] KECA 5 (KLR) (20 January 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 5
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 5 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 January 2023
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for stay of execution and injunction pending appealCoramS. GATEMBU KAIRU, J. LESIIT, G.V. ODUNGA
Holding
The applicant is deserving of being heard on the reference and there is a stay of execution for taxed costs pending the appeal.
Facts
The applicant, Mwaluma, claimed adverse possession of land plot No 1956/337 CR No 35001 in Voi Municipality. The respondent, Anand, sought vacant possession and damages. The ELC dismissed the applicant's claim and granted the respondent's claim.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has an arguable appeal with good prospects of success
- Whether the appeal will be rendered nugatory if the orders of stay are not granted and the appeal succeeds
Reasoning
The court considers the applicant's arguable appeal and the potential for damages to compensate him.
Outcome
The court grants the application for a stay of execution for taxed costs.
Orders
- Stay of execution for taxed costs pending the appeal
Remedies
- Costs shall await the results of the appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Stanley Kangethe Kinyanjui v Tony Ketter and 5 others [2013] eKLR
- Githunguri v Jimba Corporation Limited [1988] KLR 838
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