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Seyani Brothers & Co. (K) Limited v Jeremiah Chahenza Muloma [2021] KEELRC 1161 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 1161 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1161
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 1161 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant/Applicant seeks interim stay of execution of decree pending appealCoramNzioki wa Makau
Interim stay of execution of decree granted, with the Appellant/Applicant depositing the entire decretal sum in an interest earning joint account within 21 days of the order.

Facts

Appellant/Applicant filed a Notice of Motion Application seeking interim stay of execution of decree in Milimani CMCC No. 4437 of 2017, asserting lack of jurisdiction and substantial loss if stay is not granted.

Issues

  • Jurisdiction of the Magistrate's Court to hear and determine the work injury claim
  • Substantial loss to the Appellant if stay is not granted

Reasoning

The court determined that substantial loss is relative and granted the stay to preserve the status quo pending the appeal.

Outcome

Interim stay granted

Orders

  • Interim stay of execution of decree pending appeal
  • Deposit of the entire decretal sum in an interest earning joint account within 21 days of the order

Remedies

  • Interim stay of execution of decree

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Mohammed Abbas M. Somji v James Japheth Otieno [2009] eKLR
  • Century Oil Trading Company Ltd v Kenya Shell Limited Nairobi (Milimani) HCMCA No. 1561 of 2007 (unreported) Kimaru J.
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