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Mohansons (Kenya) Limited v Registrar of Titles & 3 others [2018] KEHC 9032 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 9032 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
9032
Citation
[2018] KEHC 9032 (KLR)
Decided
20 March 2018
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TypeConstitutional and Judicial ReviewPostureApplication for stay of execution or maintenance of status quoCoramHonourable Edward M. Muriithi
Holding

The court granted the stay of execution pending appeal, agreeing with the principles stated by the Applicant for the grant of stay of execution.

Facts

The 2nd Respondent (Mary Murtazzah Ontatto) seeks a stay of execution of a Ruling by Honourable Edward M. Muriithi dated 6th June, 2017, against the Petitioner (Mohansons (Kenya) Limited). The Petitioner (Mohansons (Kenya) Limited) has filed a Petition seeking to have the Ruling set aside.

Issues

  1. Whether a stay of execution should be issued staying the Ruling of Honourable Edward M. Muriithi
  2. Whether an order of maintenance of status quo should be issued

Reasoning

The court found no unreasonable delay in filing the application and that the Applicant has raised arguable grounds for appeal. The court agreed with the Applicant's claim of substantial loss if the orders are not granted.

Outcome

The court granted the stay of execution pending appeal.

Orders

  • Order for stay of execution pending appeal

Remedies

  • Stay of execution pending appeal

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedom) Practice & Procedure Rules, 2012
  • Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
Cases cited (1)
  • Housing Finance Company of Kenya versus Sharok Kher Mohamed Ali Hirji & Another [2015] eKLR
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