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In re Estate of the Late Taplelei Chelangat Chemaigut (Deceased) and Sigei Tabutany Chemaigut (Deceased) (Succession Cause 29 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 2768 (KLR) (13 March 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KEHC 2768 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2768
Citation
[2025] KEHC 2768 (KLR)
Decided
13 March 2025
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for leave to appeal and stay of executionCoramJK SERGON, Kairu, Odunga, Otieno- Odek
Holding

The court grants the application for leave to appeal and stay of execution.

Facts

The 1st and 2nd Applicants filed an application seeking leave to appeal a ruling dismissing their application for review of orders confirming representation of the estate. They also sought a stay of execution pending the appeal.

Issues

  1. Whether the Notice of Appeal was duly filed
  2. Whether the Applicants have an arguable appeal
  3. Whether the court can grant a stay of execution

Reasoning

The court finds the application competent and grants leave to appeal due to the delay in filing the Notice of Appeal. The court also grants a stay of execution as the Applicants have demonstrated sufficient cause.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Stay of execution granted

Remedies

  • Stay of execution pending appeal
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