Mutisya v Kenya Bankers Savings & Credit Co-operative Society Limited (Cause E6534 of 2020) [2023] KEELRC 1470 (KLR) (16 June 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1470
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1470 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureRespondent/Applicant seeks stay of execution and extension of time to file an appealCoramABUODHA J.
The court grants the applicant leave to file a notice of appeal within 30 days and a conditional stay of execution, with the Respondent/Applicant depositing the decretal sum in a joint interest earning account within 30 days of the ruling.
Facts
The Respondent/Applicant was awarded a sum of Kes 834,346.62 for unfair and unlawful termination of employment by the Claimant. The Respondent/Applicant issued a proclamation notice and warrants of attachment, leading to the sale of the Claimant's attached property.
Issues
- Whether to grant a stay of execution
- Whether to extend time to file an appeal
Reasoning
The court considers the substantial loss and the importance of preserving the status quo, but also notes the need for urgent attention to court judgments.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, stay of execution granted
Orders
- Leave to file appeal granted within 30 days
- Conditional stay of execution granted
- Respondent/Applicant to deposit decretal sum in joint account within 30 days
Remedies
- Stay of execution
- Deposit of decretal sum
Authorities cited
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