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Clerk of the National Assembly & another v Kaunda Robert Keari & 2 others [2017] KEHC 4774 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 4774 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4774
Citation
[2017] KEHC 4774 (KLR)
Decided
27 June 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplicants seek stay of execution of judgment pending appealCoramHON. W. A. OKWANY
Holding

The court grants a stay of execution pending appeal, but on condition that the applicants deposit the full decretal sum in a joint interest earning account held by the advocates for both parties within 30 days.

Facts

The applicants were awarded Kshs 561,000 plus interest for arrears of rent from the applicants. They filed an appeal and sought a stay of execution.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicants have demonstrated substantial loss if the stay of execution is not granted
  2. Whether the applicants have met the requirements for granting a stay of execution

Reasoning

The applicants have not shown they will suffer substantial loss, and the respondent is the owner of the rented premises.

Outcome

Stay of execution granted pending appeal

Orders

  • Stay of execution granted pending appeal
  • Applicants to deposit decretal sum in a joint interest earning account within 30 days

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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