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Wilson Mwirigi Manyara & another v Moffat Gichuru Manyara [2020] KEELC 2442 (KLR)

[2020] KEELC 2442 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2442
Citation
[2020] KEELC 2442 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment in a land disputeCoramHON. LUCY. N. MBUGUA, ELC JUDGE
Holding

The application is not merited and is dismissed with costs to the respondents

Facts

The applicant (Moffat Gichuru) seeks an order of stay of execution of the judgment delivered on 16.1.2020 pending the determination of an appeal. He contends that he has been in actual possession and occupation of the suit land and has equitable rights on it.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant's application for an order of stay of execution of the judgment is merited
  2. Whether the intended appeal is res-sub judice to Meru PMCC no. 15 of 2019

Reasoning

The court found that the applicant's application is not merited due to the irregularity of filing Nkubu PM ELC no.15 of 2019 after losing in Meru ELC no. 54 of 2015, and the court's previous pronouncement in Meru ELC No. 54 of 2015.

Outcome

The application is dismissed

Orders

  • The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents
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