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Mary Wanjira Njiru v Julia Muthanje Njiru [2013] KEHC 2516 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 2516 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2516
Citation
[2013] KEHC 2516 (KLR)
Decided
29 August 2013
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Summary at a glance

TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks a stay or restraint on the respondent from executing a Resident Magistrate's orderCoramB.N. Oloa
The application is dismissed with costs

Facts

The applicant seeks a stay or restraint on the respondent from executing a Resident Magistrate's order removing a caution on land, pending an intended appeal.

Issues

  • Whether the applicant has commenced the procedure for instituting an appeal from a subordinate court or tribunal
  • Whether the respondent's application is frivolous and an abuse of the court process

Reasoning

The court found that there is no evidence of an appeal being filed against the Resident Magistrate's order, and that the law requires an intention to appeal manifested by a Notice of Appeal.

Outcome

Dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
  • SAFARICOM LTD VS OCEAN VIEW RANCHING HOTEL LTD & TWO OTHERS CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 327 OF 2009 (2010) e K.L.R.
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