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Ng’ang’a & another v Excellent Logistincs Ltd (Civil Suit 394 of 2013) [2024] KEHC 16318 (KLR) (Civ) (16 December 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEHC 16318 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
16318
Citation
[2024] KEHC 16318 (KLR)
Decided
16 December 2024
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Summary at a glance

TypeCivil SuitPostureDefendant seeks stay of judgment and orders pending appealCoramCW MEOLI, Kasango, Mutungi
The motion for stay of execution is dismissed with costs to the plaintiffs

Facts

The judgment was delivered on April 2, 2024, in favor of the plaintiffs in the sum of Kshs. 22,036,277, including costs and interest. The defendant has filed an appeal before the Court of Appeal.

Issues

  • Whether to grant a stay of execution pending appeal
  • Whether to allow the motion for stay of execution

Reasoning

The court held that the motion is premature as the defendant has not yet filed a Notice of Appeal and the jurisdiction of the court is not properly invoked without leave to appeal.

Outcome

Defendant's motion for stay of execution dismissed

Orders

  • Motion for stay of execution dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act (CPA)
  • Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
Cases cited (1)
  • Abubaker Mohamed Al-Amin v Firdaus Siwa Somo
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