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John Kahoro Gakenia v Shamsher Limited [2017] KEHC 9089 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 9089 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
9089
Citation
[2017] KEHC 9089 (KLR)
Decided
28 June 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant seeks stay of proceedings pending appealCoramL. Njuguna
Holding

Appellant's application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent

Facts

Appellant filed an application to amend his defence and seek a counter-claim, but the application was dismissed. The Appellant argues that the appeal will be rendered nugatory if the stay is not granted.

Issues

  1. Whether the application for stay of proceedings is valid under Civil Procedure Rules
  2. Whether the Appellant has a prima facie arguable appeal

Reasoning

The court found that the application was not filed expeditiously and the Appellant did not establish a prima facie arguable appeal. The court also noted that the counter-claim was time barred.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application for stay of proceedings dismissed

Remedies

  • Costs awarded to Respondent

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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