Jamal v Abdi (Commercial Case E028 of 2025) [2025] KEKC 31 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (1 December 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 31
- Citation
- [2025] KEKC 31 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 December 2025
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TypeCommercial CasePostureAppeal from a lower court rulingCoramJWW MONG'ARE
Holding
The court granted the stay of proceedings in the Chief Magistrates Court pending the hearing of the appeal and ordered the Respondent to deposit USD 55,000 in court pending the appeal.
Facts
The Appellant, Jamal, filed an application seeking a stay of proceedings in the Chief Magistrates Court and an order for the Respondent, Abdi, to deposit USD 55,000 in court pending the hearing of the appeal.
Issues
- Stay of proceedings in the Chief Magistrates Court
- Order for deposit of USD 55,000 in court
Reasoning
The court has the power to grant a stay of proceedings pending appeal under Order 42 Rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules, and the application was granted due to the substantial loss that may result to the Appellant unless the order is made.
Outcome
Appeal granted
Orders
- Stay of proceedings in the Chief Magistrates Court
- Order for deposit of USD 55,000 in court
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
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