Nyangenya Isaboke Maniga (Suing through his Attorney Joel Maniga) v Andrew M I Ochoki; Baraka Maternity & Nursing Home Ltd (Interested Party) [2021] KEELC 4425 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4425
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 4425 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 February 2021
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an original trial judgmentCoramLaw
Holding
The warrant of attachment is set aside in part, and the plaintiff is restrained from charging interest for the period he pursued the appeal.
Facts
Baraka Maternity & Nursing Home Ltd applied to set aside a warrant of attachment issued against it by the plaintiff, claiming the assets were not its own but those of the defendant, Andrew M I Ochoki. The plaintiff opposed the application, asserting the attachment was valid.
Issues
- Set aside the warrant of attachment issued against Baraka Maternity & Nursing Home Ltd
- Order for stay of execution of the judgment pending the hearing of the application
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant company was an incorporated entity operating a maternity and nursing home, and its assets were not subject to attachment in execution of a decree against the defendant in his personal name.
Outcome
The application is granted in part, and the plaintiff is restrained from charging interest.
Orders
- Set aside the warrant of attachment against Baraka Maternity & Nursing Home Ltd
- Order for stay of execution of the judgment pending the hearing of the application
Remedies
- Restraint on charging interest for the period of appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act Cap 21 Laws of Kenya
- Civil Procedure Rules
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