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Komo Chege & 6 Others v Joseph Wanjiku Mwangi & 15 Others [2016] KEELC 305 (KLR)

[2016] KEELC 305 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
305
Citation
[2016] KEELC 305 (KLR)
Decided
1 April 2016
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for stay pending appeal grantedCoramMUNYAO SILA
Holding

The application for a stay of execution pending appeal is granted subject to certain conditions

Facts

Plaintiffs sued defendants for allowing their plots to be used as motor garages, claiming it was illegal. The plaintiffs also sued the County Government of Nakuru. The defendants filed an appeal and an application for a stay of execution of the ruling pending appeal.

Issues

  1. Whether to grant a stay of execution of the ruling pending appeal
  2. Conditions for granting a stay of execution pending appeal

Reasoning

The court exercised its discretion to grant the stay pending appeal, but set conditions for its execution.

Outcome

The application for stay pending appeal is granted

Orders

  • The applicants must file their appeal within 60 days from today
  • The applicants must deposit security of Kshs. 1 Million, in court or in a joint interest earning account, within 14 days from today
  • If the above two conditions are not met, the applicants will have to abide by the order of injunction

Remedies

  • Stay of execution pending appeal granted
  • Order of injunction remains in force if conditions are not met

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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