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Charles Makenzi Wambua v Africa Merchant Assurance Co. Ltd & 10 others [2014] KEHC 662 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 662 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
662
Citation
[2014] KEHC 662 (KLR)
Decided
26 November 2014
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for stay of execution of judgmentsCoramR.E ABURILI
Holding

The court grants the application for stay of execution of judgments against the plaintiff

Facts

The plaintiff, Charles Makenzi Wambua, is a 75-year-old pensioner who has been involved in an accident involving his motor vehicle registration number KBL 383M on 20th August 2011. He has paid Ksh. 330,000/= as excess, but the defendant, Africa Merchant Assurance Co. Ltd, has not settled the decrees/judgments in favor of the interested parties.

Issues

  1. Stay of enforcement of judgments against the plaintiff
  2. Plaintiff's inability to settle the decrees/judgments due to lack of means

Reasoning

The court grants the application for stay of execution of judgments against the plaintiff due to the defendant's failure to settle the decrees/judgments and the plaintiff's inability to settle them due to his financial situation.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

  • All parties to comply with Order 11 of the Civil Procedure Rules within 45 days from the date of this ruling to facilitate the expeditious disposal of the suit

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Constitution of Kenya
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