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MATHEW MUGO v CHRISTOPHER O. KENYARIRI [2008] KEHC 771 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 771 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
771
Citation
[2008] KEHC 771 (KLR)
Decided
18 November 2008
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant seeks stay of execution of decree pending appeal.CoramH. M. OKWENGU
Holding

The court allows the application for stay of execution pending appeal.

Facts

Appellant seeks stay of execution of a decree in Milimani CMCC.No.5052 of 2007 due to the respondent's inability to refund the decretal sum if required.

Issues

  1. Whether the appellant has demonstrated substantial loss if the execution proceeds.
  2. Whether the appellant has provided security by depositing the decretal sum into court.

Reasoning

The appeal is arguable, and the appellant has provided security by depositing the decretal sum into court. The court considers the apprehension that the respondent may not be able to refund the decretal sum if required.

Outcome

Order for stay of execution pending appeal.

Orders

  • Deposit of Ksh. 384,000/- into court as security.
  • Appellant to file and serve a record of appeal within 90 days.
  • Order for stay of execution to lapse if appeal not disposed of within 12 months unless extended by court.
  • Costs to be in the appeal.

Remedies

  • Stay of execution pending appeal.
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