Kariuki & 3 others (Suing on their behalf and as Officials of the Bethel Church of God) v Moilo & 2 others (Suing on their own behalf and in their Capacity as National Officials of Bethel Church) (Civil Application 202 of 2016) [2023] KECA 64 (KLR) (3 February 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 64
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 64 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 February 2023
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureAppeal from a High Court rulingCoramH. A. OMONDI, DR. K. I. LAIBUTA, M. GACHOKA – CI Arb, FCIARB
Holding
The appeal is arguable and the applicants' prayer for stay of execution is dismissed with costs.
Facts
Two factions of the Bethel Church had a dispute over ownership of land and properties. The High Court declared the applicants' registration of Bethel Church of God invalid and ordered them to surrender titles and documents. The applicants appealed, seeking a stay of execution of the orders.
Issues
- Whether the High Court issued final orders at an interlocutory stage without special circumstances
- Whether the appeal would be rendered nugatory
Reasoning
The court found the appeal arguable and considered the factors that render an appeal nugatory. The court concluded that the applicants' hardship is not greater than the respondents' and that damages would reasonably compensate the aggrieved party.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Notice of Motion Application dated 30th August 2016 is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Stanley Kangethe Kinyanjui vs. Tony Ketter & 5 Others [2013] eKLR
- Reliance Bank Limited vs. Norlake Investment Limited [2002]1 EA 227
- African Safari Club Limited vs. Safe Rentals Limited, Nai. Civ. App 53 of 2010
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