Saptet Farm Company Limited v SK Soi Company Limited (Environment & Land Case 20 of 2006) [2025] KEELC 862 (KLR) (27 February 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 862
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 862 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2025
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for stay of proceedingsCoramL. A. OMOLLO
Holding
The application for stay of proceedings is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Plainti/ Applicant, Saptet Farm Company Limited, initiated proceedings against SK Soi Company Limited. The case was dismissed for want of prosecution, and the Plainti/ Applicant filed an application to set aside the dismissal order, which was also denied. The Plainti/ Applicant then filed an appeal against the dismissal order.
Issues
- Whether the proceedings should be stayed pending the hearing and determination of the Plainti/ Applicant's appeal.
- Whether the Plainti/ Applicant has an arguable appeal.
Reasoning
The Court found that the Plainti/ Applicant's appeal is not arguable and that the Defendant/Respondent would be prejudiced if the proceedings were stayed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Orders
- Application for stay of proceedings dismissed
Remedies
- Costs awarded to Defendant/Respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Civil Procedure Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Port Florence Community Health Care v Crown Health Care Limited
- Turbo Highway Eldoret Ltd v Muniu
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