Catherine Mugendi v Brookside Diary Ltd [2016] KEHC 1660 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1660
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1660 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2016
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Hon. L. Kassan (Mr.) SPMCoramL NJUGUNA
Holding
The application for a stay of execution pending appeal is allowed, with Mugendi required to pay half of the decretal sum (Ksh.106,154) as a condition for the stay.
Facts
Catherine Mugendi was found liable to Brookside Diary Ltd for Ksh.86,734 for material damage to a motor vehicle following a road accident. Mugendi appealed, claiming she had sold the vehicle before the accident and that she would suffer substantial loss if the judgment was enforced.
Issues
- Whether Mugendi would suffer substantial loss if the judgment was enforced.
- Whether the application was made without unreasonable delay.
- Whether Mugendi had given sufficient security for the decree or order as may ultimately be binding on her.
Reasoning
The court found that Mugendi was not in a financial position to raise the full decretal sum and that the application was not made without unreasonable delay. The court exercised its discretion to grant the stay, considering the interests of both parties.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- There shall be a stay of execution pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
- As a condition for the stay, the Appellant shall pay half of the decretal sum to the Respondent.
Remedies
- Stay of execution pending appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Kenya Shell Limited Vs Kibiru (1986) KLR 410 Gachuhi
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