Muhsin & 3 others v Ibrahim (Civil Application E109 of 2023) [2024] KECA 570 (KLR) (24 May 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 570
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 570 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 May 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for stay of execution pending appealCoramA. K. MURGOR, DR. K. I. LAIBUTA, G. V. ODUNGA
Holding
The Court of Appeal ordered the stay of execution of the trial court's order pending the appeal.
Facts
The 1st applicant and the respondent entered into a Mediation Agreement in 2017 to resolve their business disputes. The agreement was later abandoned and the respondent initiated litigation, seeking specific performance and damages. The 1st applicant appealed the decision.
Issues
- Whether the Mediation Agreement was terminated
- Whether the trial court's order of specific performance should be stayed pending appeal
Reasoning
The Court found that the Mediation Agreement was not terminated and that the trial court's order of specific performance should be stayed to avoid costly litigation.
Outcome
The Court of Appeal granted the stay of execution.
Orders
- Ordering the stay of execution of the trial court's order pending appeal
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