In re Estate of David Mbiti Kiganuu (Deceased) [2020] KEELC 3510 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3510
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 3510 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 February 2020
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplication for staying of execution of the ruling pending appealCoramNdegwa, P. M. NJOROGE
Holding
The application is granted a stay of execution for six months, with a sunset provision, and the applicant is required to file an appeal within that period.
Facts
The application seeks to stay the execution of a ruling made in 2007 by Deputy County Commissioner Meru South Sub County, which was later appealed to the Minister.
Issues
- The validity of the 2007 ruling
- The timing and scope of the stay of execution pending appeal
Reasoning
The court confirms the 2007 hearing took place in 2019 and finds the application has merit, but a permanent stay would not be in the interest of justice.
Outcome
The application is granted a stay of execution for six months.
Orders
- Prayers 2 and 3 are granted for six months only
- The applicant must deposit Kshs.300,000 as security for costs
- Costs to abide the result of the intended appeal
Remedies
- Stay of execution for six months with a sunset provision
- Security deposit for costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
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