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Wiseley Patrick Simasi & 8 Others v Lamanthe Hygiene Food [2015] KEELRC 539 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 539 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
539
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 539 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureRespondent seeks stay of execution of judgment pending appealCoramONESIMUS N.MAKAU
Holding

The respondent's motion for stay of execution pending appeal is dismissed

Facts

Claimants were dismissed from employment and awarded compensation. Respondent filed an appeal, and claimants obtained execution warrants.

Issues

  1. Whether the respondent has met the threshold for the grant of stay of execution pending appeal
  2. Whether substantial loss will result to the respondent if stay is denied

Reasoning

The court finds the respondent has not met the threshold for granting stay of execution pending appeal as set out by Order 42 rule 6 of the CPRs. The court also notes the execution is premature for want of leave of the court.

Outcome

Motion dismissed

Orders

  • Motion for stay of execution dismissed
  • Execution declared illegal and invalid for want of leave of the court

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Nai. C.A No. 344 of 1999 Caneland Ltd and Others vs Delphis Bank Ltd
  • ELRCC No. 199 of 2013 Kennedy O. Okinyi versus Grain Bulk Handlers Ltd
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