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DEV. PAK STATIONERS v ABICHEM AGENCIES LTD [2007] KEHC 3063 (KLR)

[2007] KEHC 3063 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3063
Citation
[2007] KEHC 3063 (KLR)
Decided
23 March 2007
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks stay of execution and further proceedings pending hearing and determination of the application.CoramR. NAMBUYE
Holding

Application dismissed with costs.

Facts

Applicant's counsel was absent due to a sick daughter, and ex parte proceedings were held. Judgment was given and execution process was in motion. No appeal was filed.

Issues

  1. Jurisdiction to grant stay of execution
  2. Proper procedure for seeking stay

Reasoning

Application lacks legal basis as it was filed before an appeal was filed, and there is no provision for stay in the first instance in the court appealed from. The court dismissed the application.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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