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Alfred Nathan Mvuko v Hakika Transport Services Limited [2019] KEELRC 2004 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 2004 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2004
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 2004 (KLR)
Decided
21 March 2019
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TypeAppealPostureRespondent's application for stay of execution of judgmentCoramGikonyo, Makau, Ouko
Holding

Grant a conditional stay of execution

Facts

Claimant received a judgment in favor of Kshs. 143,937.50 from Makau J on 15th December 2017. Respondent filed an appeal and subsequently applied for a stay of execution.

Issues

  1. Whether the Respondent will suffer substantial loss if the judgment is not executed
  2. Whether the application for stay was brought without unreasonable delay
  3. Whether the Respondent has offered sufficient security

Reasoning

The court found that the Respondent satisfied the conditions for a stay of execution, including offering security and not showing unreasonable delay.

Outcome

Grant of stay of execution

Orders

  • Respondent to pay 50% of the decretal sum within 30 days
  • Respondent to deposit balance and costs into an interest earning account within 30 days
  • Failure to meet conditions will lead to lapse of stay

Remedies

  • 50% of the decretal sum and costs in the appeal

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Gatobu M’Ibutu Karotho v Christopher Muriithi [2008] eKLR
  • James Wangalwa & another v Agnes Naliaka Cheseto [2012] eKLR
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