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Joshua Gitau Wachira v Professional Clean Care Ltd [2021] KEELRC 433 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 433 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
433
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 433 (KLR)
Decided
18 November 2021
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TypeAppealPostureRespondent/Applicant seeks stay of execution of judgment pending appealCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The application for stay of execution is allowed on condition that the applicant deposits the entire decretal sum in an interest earning account held in joint names of counsels on record within 30 days. In default, execution may proceed.

Facts

Claimant received a judgment in favor of him, but Respondent/Applicant filed an appeal. The Respondent/Applicant is apprehensive of paying the decretal sum if the appeal succeeds.

Issues

  • Whether the stay of execution should be granted
  • Whether the Respondent/Applicant has demonstrated substantial loss if the stay is not granted

Reasoning

The court found that the claimant has not demonstrated the substantial loss he would suffer if the stay is not granted, and the Respondent/Applicant is ready to provide security if directed by the court.

Outcome

Application granted with conditions

Orders

  • Stay of execution granted on condition

Remedies

  • Deposit of decretal sum in interest earning account

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (4)
  • Supa Hauliers Limited v David Masinde Musungu
  • Trust Bank Limited v Ajay Shah & 3 others
  • Kenya Shell Limited v Benjamin Karuga & Another
  • Peter Ndungu Ngae & 2 Others v John Mugane Karomo
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