Rotich v Kiplagat (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Hosea Kiplagat Mundui (Deceased)) (Environment and Land Appeal E068 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 4289 (KLR) (9 June 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4289
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 4289 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 June 2025
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TypeLand Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree issued in a previous caseCoramMAO ODENY
Holding
The court granted the stay of execution of the judgment and decree pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
Facts
Philip Rotich sought a stay of execution of a judgment and decree upholding the deceased husband's title over land, claiming substantial loss if the stay is not granted. Hellen Kiplagat opposed the application, arguing that Rotich was a trespasser and had been in occupation for only 34 years.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has met the threshold for grant of stay of execution of the judgment and decree
- Whether the applicant will suffer substantial loss if the stay orders are not granted
Reasoning
The court found that the application was made without unreasonable delay and that the applicant would suffer substantial loss if the stay was not granted. The court exercised its discretion to grant the stay based on the substantial loss and the unique circumstances of the case.
Outcome
Appeal granted
Orders
- Stay of execution of the judgment and decree issued on 18th November, 2024 in Molo MCELC NO E043 of 2022
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (5)
- Butt v Rent Restriction Tribunal (1982) KLR 417
- Samvir Trustees Ltd. –vs- Guardian Bank Ltd. (Nairobi (Milimani) HCCC No. 795 of 1997)
- Tropical Commodities Suppliers Limited 7 others v International Credit Bank Ltd (in liquidation) (2004) 2 EA 331
- Karungu v Masira & another(Environment & Land Case 540 of 2016) [2024] KEELC 5683 (KLR) (25 July 2024)
- Charles Wahome Gethi vs. Angela Wairimu Gethi [2008] eKLR
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