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Joseph Muraguri Mbitu v Francis Ngari Wamunyu [2013] KEHC 1882 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 1882 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1882
Citation
[2013] KEHC 1882 (KLR)
Decided
26 September 2013
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TypeAppealPostureApplicant seeks leave to file appeal out of time and stay of execution pending appeal.CoramJ. Wakiaga
Holding

Leave to file appeal out of time is granted, and the applicant is ordered to file the appeal within 14 days. A temporary stay is granted pending the appeal, and the subordinate court is ordered to furnish the applicant with certified copies of the proceedings and judgment within 14 days.

Facts

Respondent sued the applicant for transferring 0.5 acres of land or refunding Ksh. 62,500 plus expenses. The applicant refunded Ksh. 62,500 by cheque and the subordinate court entered judgment for the refund.

Issues

  1. Enlargement of time to file appeal
  2. Stay of execution pending appeal

Reasoning

The court grants leave to file appeal out of time due to the applicant's inability to obtain typed copies of the proceedings and judgment in time. A temporary stay is granted pending the appeal.

Outcome

Leave to file appeal out of time granted, temporary stay granted pending appeal.

Orders

  • Leave to file appeal out of time granted
  • Temporary stay granted pending appeal
  • Subordinate court to furnish applicant with certified copies of proceedings and judgment within 14 days

Remedies

  • Leave to file appeal out of time
  • Temporary stay of execution pending appeal
  • Certified copies of proceedings and judgment

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Order 50 Rule 6
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