Burken Enterprises Ltd v Paul Nguru Mwai [2015] KEHC 8023 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8023
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 8023 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant appeals a trial magistrate's order setting aside an ex parte judgment and ordering deposit of the entire decretal amount as a condition precedent to defending the suit.CoramR.E.ABURILI
Holding
The court orders a stay of execution and proceedings pending hearing and determination of the appeal, conditional upon the appellant depositing Kshs. 1,600,000 as security.
Facts
The respondent filed a suit against the appellant for payment of a liquidated sum of Ksh 2,000,000, which was entered in default of defense. The appellant filed an application to set aside the ex parte judgment and seek a stay of execution and proceedings.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law by failing to take into consideration the interest on the principal sum of Kshs. 800,000/=
- Whether the delay in filing the defense was inordinate to warrant a punitive condition
Reasoning
The court exercised its discretion to grant a stay of execution and proceedings, finding the appeal arguable and considering the need for expeditious disposal of the case.
Outcome
Appeal granted, stay of execution and proceedings granted.
Orders
- Order for stay of execution and proceedings pending hearing and determination of the appeal
- Order for deposit of Kshs. 1,600,000 as security
Remedies
- Stay of execution and proceedings pending appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Global Tours and Travels Ltd Winding Up Cause No. 43 of 2000 (UR)
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