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JOTHAM MUGALO V TELKOM (K) LTD [2005] KEHC 475 (KLR)

[2005] KEHC 475 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
475
Citation
[2005] KEHC 475 (KLR)
Decided
20 December 2005
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a stay orderCoramM. Warsame
Holding

The application for stay extension is dismissed with costs.

Facts

The plaintiff, Jotham Mugalo, sought a stay of a decree from Telkom (K) Ltd. The parties agreed to a partial discharge of the decree, with the balance awaiting appeal. The plaintiff later applied to extend the period for compliance with the order.

Issues

  1. Validity of the application for stay extension
  2. Responsibility for the error in sending the email

Reasoning

The court found that the plaintiff should have taken precautionary steps to remedy the error immediately it was discovered. The plaintiff had sufficient time to put its house in order and was aware of its precarious position.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Stay for 7 days granted
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