Kituyi v Musimba (Civil Appeal (Application) 91 of 2020) [2024] KECA 489 (KLR) (9 May 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 489
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 489 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2024
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TypeCivil Appeal (Application)PostureApplication to admit additional evidence and seek stay of execution of the ruling and decree of the High CourtCoramD. K. MUSINGA, ASIKE-MAKHANDIA, K. M'INOTI
Holding
The applicant's application is dismissed with costs.
Facts
A sum of Kshs.35,000,000 was exchanged between the applicant and the respondent. The respondent claimed it was a loan, while the applicant argued it was a deposit for the purchase of his property.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application for stay of execution of the High Court's decree is res judicata.
- Whether the applicant's appeal is arguable and will be rendered nugatory if the orders sought are not granted.
Reasoning
The applicant's application is res judicata as it is based on the same facts as a previous application. The applicant has not satisfied the requirements for the orders sought.
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs.
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