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Andrew Isoe Ochoki v Thomas Ratemo Oira [2014] KEELC 2 (KLR)

[2014] KEELC 2 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2
Citation
[2014] KEELC 2 (KLR)
Decided
10 December 2014
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a ruling granting an interim stay of execution of a ruling on a contract of saleCoramL NWAITHAKA
Holding

The court denied the defendant's application for an interim stay of execution of the ruling on the contract of sale pending appeal.

Facts

The plaintiff and defendant entered into a contract of sale for a property. The plaintiff obtained an injunction restraining the defendant from dealing with the property pending the suit. The defendant applied for an interim stay of execution of the injunction.

Issues

  1. Whether the defendant met the conditions for a stay of execution pending appeal
  2. Whether the plaintiff should be allowed to take possession of the property

Reasoning

The court held that the defendant did not meet the conditions for a stay of execution, including demonstrating substantial loss and providing security for costs.

Outcome

The application was dismissed.

Orders

  • The court denied the defendant's application for an interim stay of execution of the ruling on the contract of sale pending appeal.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
Cases cited (3)
  • Attorney General of The Republic Of Uganda V East African Law Society & Another [2013] eKLR
  • Equity Bank Limited V West Link Mbo Limited [2013] eKLR
  • Silverstein N. Chesoni [2002] 1KLR 867
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