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Mary Ajemo Gachiriga v Jephter O. Opande [2016] KEHC 2079 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 2079 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2079
Citation
[2016] KEHC 2079 (KLR)
Decided
26 October 2016
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TypeLand CasePostureApplication for stay of execution pending appealCoramE. OBAGA
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Facts

The defendant/applicant, Jephter O. Opande, filed a notice of motion seeking a stay of execution pending appeal. The plaintiff, Mary Ajemo Gachiriga, had filed a suit against the defendant for eviction from the suitland. The plaintiff's claim succeeded, and the defendant's counter-claim was dismissed.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant has satisfied the three conditions for a stay of execution pending appeal.
  2. Whether the applicant will suffer substantial loss if the stay is not granted.

Reasoning

The court found that the applicant did not demonstrate substantial loss and that the conditions for a stay of execution were not met.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for stay of execution pending appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Nairobi Court of Appeal Civil Appeal No 291 of 1997 between Carter & sons Ltd and Deposit protection Fund Board & 2 others
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