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Esther Wanjiru v Jackline Arege [2014] KEHC 6829 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 6829 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6829
Citation
[2014] KEHC 6829 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant seeks stay of execution of judgment pending appealCoramH.A OMONDI
Holding

The application for stay of execution is granted, subject to the applicant depositing Kshs. 971,855 into a joint interest earning account within 30 days.

Facts

Appellant Esther Wanjiru sought an order for stay of execution of judgment in Nakuru CMCC No. 1015 of 2011, claiming she has an arguable appeal and fears respondent Jackline Arege may execute the judgment.

Issues

  1. Whether the appellant has an arguable appeal
  2. Whether substantial loss will result to the appellant if the order is not granted
  3. Whether the application was made without unreasonable delay
  4. Whether the applicant will suffer substantial loss unless the order sought is granted

Reasoning

The court found the delay in filing the application was not unreasonable and the applicant has given an undertaking to provide security. The court granted the stay of execution pending hearing and determination of the appeal.

Outcome

Stay of execution granted

Orders

  • Applicant Esther Wanjiru to deposit Kshs. 971,855 into a joint interest earning account within 30 days

Remedies

  • Stay of execution pending appeal

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
  • Cecilia Nyambura Murunga v. Stephen Kuhora; Nakuru High Court Civil Appeal No. 176 of 2011
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