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Dickson Isabwa Angaluki & 2 others v Ukwala Supermarkets Ltd & 2 others [2013] KEHC 6736 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 6736 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6736
Citation
[2013] KEHC 6736 (KLR)
Decided
25 October 2013
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellants' appeal from the lower court judgmentCoramH. P. G. WAWERU
Holding

The Court allowed the application and granted a stay of execution of the decree pending disposal of the appeal to the Court of Appeal.

Facts

The Appellants sought damages for unlawful confinement/false imprisonment and terminal and/or statutory dues. The lower court awarded them KShs 20,000 each, dismissed their claims for terminal and/or statutory dues, and dismissed their suit against the 2nd Respondent.

Issues

  1. Whether to grant a stay of execution of the decree pending the appeal to the Court of Appeal
  2. Whether to grant security for costs of the appeal

Reasoning

The Court found that the just and convenient thing to do was to allow the application and grant a stay of execution of the decree pending disposal of the appeal to the Court of Appeal.

Outcome

The Court granted a stay of execution of the decree pending disposal of the appeal to the Court of Appeal.

Orders

  • Grant a stay of execution of the decree pending disposal of the appeal to the Court of Appeal
  • The decretal sum (KShs 2.5 million) shall be deposited in a joint interest-earning account in the names of the advocates on record for the parties with Chase Bank, Riverside Drive branch

Remedies

  • Stay of execution of the decree pending disposal of the appeal to the Court of Appeal

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Regulation of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act, Cap. 229
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