Omumatera v Nyangala (Environment and Land Appeal E049 of 2021) [2024] KEELC 4127 (KLR) (9 May 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4127
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 4127 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the dismissal of the respondent's case by the Subordinate CourtCoramD. O. OHUNGO
The application for stay of execution pending appeal is dismissed with costs to the appellant
Facts
The appellant and respondent were involved in a case before the Subordinate Court, which was dismissed. The respondent filed a Notice of Appeal and a Chamber Summons seeking a stay of execution of the judgment pending hearing and determination of his appeal.
Issues
- Whether the respondent's appeal raises pertinent issues
- Whether the respondent has demonstrated substantial loss will result if the stay is not granted
- Whether the respondent has shown unreasonable delay in filing the application
Reasoning
The judgment appealed against was a dismissal of the respondent's suit, which is a negative order incapable of execution. The respondent's application for stay is dismissed due to inordinate delay and failure to demonstrate substantial loss.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Application for stay of execution pending appeal dismissed
Remedies
- Costs awarded to the appellant
Authorities cited
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