John Kamau Waweru v Joseph Muriu Waithaka [2017] KEHC 8140 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8140
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8140 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 January 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant seeks an order of stay of execution of an exparte judgment.CoramJ.N. MULWA
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs.
Facts
Appellant sold a motor vehicle and handed over all transfer documents to the respondent. The respondent now seeks refund of the purchase price as directed in the judgment.
Issues
- Whether the application for stay of execution is procedurally defective.
- Whether the applicant has demonstrated substantial loss that would result if the order is not granted.
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant has not demonstrated substantial loss and that the application was made with unreasonable delay. The court also noted that the applicant has not offered security for the due performance of the decree.
Outcome
Application dismissed.
Orders
- Interim orders of stay of execution issued on the 25th October 2016 are hereby discharged.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Act
Cases cited (2)
- Kenya Shell Ltd -vs- Benjamin Karuga Kibiru & Others (1982-88) I KAR
- Mary Mwaki Masinde -vs- County Government of Vihiga & 2 Others (2015) e KLR
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