Sealine Limited v Naker & Naker (Suing in their capacity as the legal representatives of the Estate of Kantaben Ramniklal Naker) & 3 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E170 of 2024) [2026] KECA 73 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 73
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 73 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for stay of proceedings pending appealCoramA. K. MURGOR, DR. K. I. LAIBUTA, G. W. NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The application for stay of proceedings is dismissed. The Notice of Motion lacks merit and is hereby dismissed.
Facts
The deceased, Kantaben Ramniklal Naker, claimed that her late husband and James Flavian Chege Munene were business partners who jointly purchased a property. The suit property was registered in the name of James Flavian Chege Munene to hold in trust for the two partners in equal shares. A caveat was registered against the title to the property, but it was fraudulently removed without her knowledge.
Issues
- Whether the suit was time barred
- Whether the appeal would be rendered nugatory if the stay is not granted
Reasoning
The court found that the suit was not time barred and that the appeal would not be rendered nugatory if the proceedings are not stayed.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application for stay of proceedings dismissed
Remedies
- Costs in the intended appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Reliance Bank Limited vs Norlake Investment Limited (2002) 1 EA 227
- African Safari Club Limited vs Safe Rentals Limited (2010) eKLR
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