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Sammy Muthengi Kite v Veronica Mutola Kalusi [2021] KEELC 3704 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 3704 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
3704
Citation
[2021] KEELC 3704 (KLR)
Decided
19 April 2021
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant seeks a stay of execution of a lower court judgment and costs abiding in the appeal.CoramPlatt Ag.
Holding

The Court grants the application for a stay of execution of the lower court judgment and orders the Appellant to deposit the decretal amount into an interest earning account.

Facts

The Appellant filed an appeal against a lower court judgment and sought a stay of execution of the judgment and costs abiding in the appeal. The Respondent opposed the application.

Issues

  1. Whether the Appellant is entitled to a stay of execution of the lower court judgment.
  2. Whether the Appellant is entitled to costs abiding in the appeal.

Reasoning

The Court finds that the Appellant has not demonstrated substantial loss and that the Respondent has an undoubted right to enjoy the fruits of her judgment.

Outcome

The application is granted.

Orders

  • Stay of execution of the lower court judgment pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
  • Order for the Appellant to deposit the decretal amount into an interest earning account.

Remedies

  • Stay of execution of the lower court judgment.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
  • Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (3)
  • HE –Vs- SM [2020] Eklr
  • Butt -Vs- Rent Restriction Tribunal [1982] KLR 417
  • Kenya Shell Ltd -Vs- Kibiru [1986] KLR 416
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