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Syengo Mbangula v Mutua Sundi [2017] KEHC 3909 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 3909 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3909
Citation
[2017] KEHC 3909 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant seeks stay of execution of a judgment and temporary injunction.CoramL. GACHERU
Holding

The court ordered a stay of execution of the judgment pending the appeal and granted a temporary injunction.

Facts

The Appellant filed an appeal against a judgment issued by the Principal Magistrate Court at Kyuso. The Respondent has commenced execution of the judgment.

Issues

  1. Whether to grant a stay of execution of the judgment pending the appeal.
  2. Whether to grant a temporary injunction restraining the Respondent from entering and fencing the disputed land.
  3. Whether to order the Principal Magistrate to stop assessing/taxing the bill of costs or signing the decree until the appeal is heard and determined.

Reasoning

The court found that the Appellant has a strong chance of success in the appeal and that the orders sought are in the interests of justice.

Outcome

Appeal granted, stay of execution and temporary injunction granted.

Orders

  • Stay of execution of the judgment pending the appeal.
  • Temporary injunction restraining the Respondent from entering and fencing the disputed land.
  • Order to stop assessing/taxing the bill of costs or signing the decree until the appeal is heard and determined.

Remedies

  • Stay of execution of the judgment.
  • Temporary injunction.
  • Order to stop assessing/taxing the bill of costs or signing the decree.
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