David Nguku Mutweia v Joel Kitonyi Nzioki [2005] KEHC 761 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 761
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 761 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2005
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TypeCivil AppealPostureRespondent's application for stay of lower court order and injunctionCoramR.V. WENDOH
Holding
The application is dismissed. The applicant is ordered to deposit the security with the court within 7 days. The order of stay vacates.
Facts
Applicant was sued for defamation. The case was adjourned twice. The lower court ordered the applicant to deposit security for his appearance. The applicant was arrested and charged Kshs.4,000. He filed an appeal but the application for stay was made after the arrest.
Issues
- Whether the application for stay of the lower court order is justified with inordinate delay.
- Whether the applicant is entitled to an injunction to stop the respondent from arresting him.
- Whether the applicant has an arguable appeal against the lower court's order.
Reasoning
The application was brought with inordinate delay. The applicant was open to arrest as the lower court order was not complied with. The applicant's claim of substantial loss and an arguable appeal is not supported.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Order to deposit the security with the court within 7 days
- Order of stay vacates
Remedies
- Costs to be in the cause
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Civil Procedure Act
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