Mwachon Holdings Limited v Sayani Investments Limited [2021] KEHC 13202 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13202
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 13202 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 June 2021
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TypeCommercial DisputePostureAppeal from a dismissal of an application to strike out the plaintiff's caseCoramKLR Githua, Ngetich, Ringera
Holding
The application for a stay of proceedings pending appeal is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The defendant filed an application to strike out the plaintiff's case on September 5, 2018, which was dismissed by the court. The defendant is appealing this decision and has filed a Notice of Appeal. The plaintiff is seeking a stay of proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
Issues
- Whether to grant a stay of proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the appeal
- Whether the defendant has established a prima facie arguable case
Reasoning
The court held that the case was not a real dispute and that the defendant had ample time to seek similar orders from the appellate court.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Application for stay of proceedings pending appeal dismissed
Remedies
- Costs awarded to the plaintiff
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
- Commercial and Tax Act (CPA)
Cases cited (2)
- Kenya Wildlife Service –vs- James Mutembei (2019) eKLR
- Halki Shipping Corp vs Sopex Oils Ltd (1998) 1 W L R 726
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