KCB Bank Formerly Kenya Commercial Bank Limited & 2 others v Datini Mercantille Limited & 3 others (Civil Application E122 of 2024) [2024] KECA 885 (KLR) (26 July 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 885
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 885 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2024
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for stay of execution pending appealCoramF. Mugambi, F.Mugambi, PM GACHOKA
Holding
The Court granted an order of stay of execution pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal.
Facts
KCB Bank and two other applicants filed a suit against Datini Mercantille Limited and three other respondents. The respondents sought a declaration that the sale of their assets by KCB was null and void, and that the applicants were entitled to damages. The High Court awarded damages to the tune of Kshs 172,000,000.
Issues
- Substantiation of the amount awarded
- Validity of the temporary stay order
- Nugatory nature of the stay order
- Prejudice to respondents if stay granted
Reasoning
The Court found merit in the appeal and granted the stay order due to the potential risk of the respondents executing the judgment if the appeal is not successful.
Outcome
Appeal granted
Orders
- Order of stay of execution pending appeal
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