Muchalwa v Abdalla & 3 others (Environment & Land Case 131 of 2015) [2023] KEELC 21185 (KLR) (2 November 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 21185
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 21185 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 November 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeStay of ProceedingsPostureAppeal from a previous ruling in the same caseCoramE. O. OBAGA
The court declines to stay the proceedings and dismisses the application with costs to the plaintiff and 4th defendant
Facts
The case has been pending for over 8 years, and the applicants have made further amendments to their defense and counter-claim after two years from the time the plaintiff closed her case.
Issues
- Whether to grant a stay of proceedings pending an appeal
- Whether the applicants' appeal is arguable
Reasoning
The court found that the applicants were not keen on having the case concluded and that the case has been pending for over 8 years, which violates the provisions of the Civil Procedure Act. The applicants' appeal is not enough to justify a stay of proceedings.
Outcome
Dismissal of the application with costs
Orders
- Dismissal of the application for stay of proceedings
Remedies
- Costs to the plaintiff and 4th defendant
Authorities cited
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