Jason Matonda v Mary Wanjiku [2014] KEHC 1689 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1689
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1689 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2014
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Typecivil appealPostureappeal from a resident magistrate's rulingCoramR.N. SITATI
Holding
The court allows the applicant's motion for a stay of execution and proceedings, and orders the applicant to deposit Kshs.100,000 as security for costs.
Facts
The respondent filed a claim based on agreements made under duress at Kisii Police Station, while the applicant contends these agreements were made under threats, promise, or coercion.
Issues
- the validity of the agreements on which the respondent's claim is based
- the propriety of the temporary stay of execution
Reasoning
The court considers the agreements to be made under duress and finds the applicant's defense not frivolous.
Outcome
Appeal granted
Orders
- stay of execution pending appeal
- deposit Kshs.100,000 as security
- file and serve defense within 14 days
Remedies
- stay of execution
- security deposit
- file and serve defense
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