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MATHENGE MULONZYA & 3 OTHERS v TIKU KITHEKA [2008] KEHC 3018 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 3018 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3018
Citation
[2008] KEHC 3018 (KLR)
Decided
18 April 2008
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellants/Applicants seek to stay the execution of a decree pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.CoramISAAC LENAOLA
Holding

The application is dismissed as it lacks evidence of substantial loss and the delay in filing the application is inordinate.

Facts

The appellants were ordered to pay a sum of Kshs. 41,000 in a decree, and they sought to stay the execution of the decree due to the risk of substantial loss if the decree was enforced.

Issues

  1. Whether the application for stay of execution is frivolous and has high chances of success.
  2. Whether the application was brought without undue delay.
  3. Whether substantial loss will result to the appellants if the decree is enforced.

Reasoning

The court found that the appellants did not show evidence of substantial loss and the delay in filing the application was inordinate, thus the application is dismissed.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Order for stay of execution of the decree is dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Thugge vs Kenya Commercial Bank (1990) KLR 437
  • Lalji Bhimji Sanghani Contractors Ltd vs Nairobi Golf Hotels (K) Ltd Nairobi (1990/1995)
  • O.M.Costa Luis vs Nova Chemicals Ltd (HCCC 31/2001 (Nairobi))
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