S. M. MURAIMU vs JOHN MWANGI [2003] KEHC 861 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether to extend the stay on the new rents
- 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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