Solomon & 3 others v Mwangaza & another (Civil Application E020 & E021 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 320 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 320
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 320 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a High Court rulingCoramKANTAI, LESIIT, MUCHELULE
Holding
Order for stay of execution of the High Court ruling pending the hearing of the appeal
Facts
The applicants were declared contemnors of court orders in a Petition before the High Court, where they were not parties, not served, and condemned without being given an opportunity to mitigate.
Issues
- arguable grounds of appeal
- nugatory aspect of the intended appeal
Reasoning
The Court found the applicants' appeal arguable and not frivolous, and that the intended appeal would be rendered nugatory if the stay was not granted.
Outcome
Stay of execution of the High Court ruling
Orders
- Stay of execution of the High Court ruling pending the hearing of the appeal
- Applicants to file appeal within 30 days
- Applicants to appear before Deputy Registrar for directions on the hearing of the appeal
- Vacation of stay if appeal not filed within 21 days
Remedies
- Stay of execution of the High Court ruling
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Reliance Bank Ltd (in liquidation) vs. Norlake Investments Ltd
- Republic vs. Kenya Anti- Corruption Commission & 2 Others
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