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Kirweya (Suing as the Donee of Power of Attorney on Behalf of Joseph Mwithiga Kirweya) v Karuga (Civil Appeal E187 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 17469 (KLR) (28 November 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KEHC 17469 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
17469
Citation
[2025] KEHC 17469 (KLR)
Decided
28 November 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureRespondent/Applicant seeks a stay of execution of a judgment ordering him to pay USD 27,000 to the appellant/respondentCoramPlatt Ag
Holding

The application for a stay of execution is dismissed.

Facts

The respondent/Applicant has filed a cross-appeal challenging the lower court's judgment. He fears losing his moveable properties if execution is not halted due to a proclamation by the appellant/respondent.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant has an arguable appeal that is not frivolous.
  2. Whether the appeal would be rendered nugatory if the stay of execution is not granted.

Reasoning

The court found that the applicant has not raised a bona fide arguable ground for appeal and that the appeal would not be rendered nugatory if the stay of execution is not granted.

Outcome

The application is dismissed.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (5)
  • Narok County Government & another v Mwavali (Civil Application No. E071 of 2023) [2024] KECA 1799 (KLR)
  • Kenya Medical Lab Technicians & Technologists Board v Prime Communications Limited [2014] eKLR
  • Allyder Trading Company Ltd v Lucy Jepngetich Mikei Civil Appeal No. 135 of 2014 [2016] eKLR
  • Civil Application No. Nairobi 6 of 1979 Butt v Rent Restriction Tribunal
  • RWN v EKN [2019]
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