Nkoumondo v Mwaniki Gachoka & Co Advocates (Civil Application E475 of 2022) [2024] KECA 531 (KLR) (9 May 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 531
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 531 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2024
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureRespondent sought a stay of execution of the High Court's ruling and order pending the hearing and determination of an appeal.CoramJM MATIVO, JUDGE OF APPEAL, HANNAH OKWENGU, JUDGE OF APPEAL, ALI-ARONI, JUDGE OF APPEAL
Holding
The orders of the High Court dated 30th December 2021 are stayed pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
Facts
The High Court entered judgment in favor of the respondent for Kshs.23,046,039/- on a Certificate of Taxation dated 7th October 2020. The applicant appealed, and the respondent sought to attach the applicant's property due to contested fees.
Issues
- Whether the High Court's ruling and order should be stayed pending the appeal.
- Whether the High Court made factual and legal errors in its ruling.
Reasoning
The court found that the High Court made grave factual and legal errors, including finding that the Deputy Registrar correctly taxed the bill of costs under Schedule 6B of the Advocates' Remuneration Order.
Outcome
The application for stay of execution of the High Court's ruling and order is granted.
Orders
- Stay of execution of the High Court's ruling and order pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
Remedies
- Costs will abide the outcome of the appeal.
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