Siengo v Ajwala (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application 3 of 2023) [2024] KEELC 4384 (KLR) (30 May 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4384
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 4384 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 May 2024
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureAppeal Out of TimeCoramAY KOROSS
Holding
The court granted the extension of time and the stay of execution.
Facts
The applicant, George Otieno Siengo, sought leave to appeal out of time against a decision in Siaya PM ELC Case no.78 of 2018, and a stay of execution of the decree. The respondent, Joshua Ouma Ajwala, set fire to the applicant's maize plantation and threatened his life.
Issues
- Whether an extension of time should be granted.
- Whether the applicant has met the threshold to warrant a grant of stay of execution.
- What orders should this court issue including an order as to costs.
Reasoning
The court considered the grounds for appeal and the applicant's delay in filing the appeal, but granted the extension of time and stay of execution due to the respondent's actions.
Outcome
Appeal Granted
Orders
- Extension of time granted.
- Stay of execution of the decree granted.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Section 79G
- Section 95
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