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S. M. MURAIMU vs JOHN MWANGI [2003] KEHC 861 (KLR)

[2003] KEHC 861 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
861
Citation
[2003] KEHC 861 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a Chamber summons applicationCoramMUGA APONDI
Holding

The application is granted, and the applicants are ordered to deposit all rent arrears to the Court within 60 days for onward transmission to the respondent.

Facts

The appellants (S. M. Muraimu and Dr. Mburu T/A Gilgil New Traders) have been paying their rents on time, but the respondent (John Mwangi) is insisting on new rents given by the Business Premises Tribunal. The appellants have an appeal pending.

Issues

  1. Whether to extend the stay on the new rents
  2. Whether the appellants should be ordered to pay the old rents

Reasoning

The increment of rent was sharp, and the appellants have an arguable appeal. The Court grants the application to give the appellants a fair opportunity to proceed with the appeal.

Outcome

Appeal granted

Orders

  • Extension of stay on new rents
  • Order to deposit rent arrears

Remedies

  • Deposit of rent arrears
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