[2005] KECA 128 (KLR)
The Court found that the applicant had demonstrated an arguable appeal, particularly because the High Court judgment was based on a file that was not produced in evidence. The Court also considered the nugatory aspect, noting that the applicant's members had been in occupation and development of the land for 14...
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- Citation
- [2005] KECA 128 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Kolongei Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd; Respondent: Tom Kevolwe Anzingale; Respondent: Jaspa Mutonge Anzingale; Respondent: Manasseh Agengo Anzingale; Respondent: Dan Adenya Anzingale; Respondent: Henry Agendo Anzingale; Respondent: Amos Mbihi Anzingale; Respondent: Hesbon Amoyi Anzingale
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Court Station
- Court of Appeal at Eldoret
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Civil Application 15 of 2005
- Procedural Posture
- Stay Application / Application for Stay of Execution Pending Appeal
- Outcome
- application allowed
- Legal Topics
- Stay of Execution, Status Quo Orders, Appeals Process, Land Ownership Disputes
- Source Language
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Parties
Kolongei Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd
Applicant
Tom Kevolwe Anzingale
Respondent
Jaspa Mutonge Anzingale
Respondent
Manasseh Agengo Anzingale
Respondent
Dan Adenya Anzingale
Respondent
Henry Agendo Anzingale
Respondent
Amos Mbihi Anzingale
Respondent
Hesbon Amoyi Anzingale
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Stay Application / Application for Stay of Execution Pending Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant has demonstrated sufficient grounds for a stay of execution pending appeal.
- 2 Whether the appeal is arguable and not frivolous.
- 3 Whether maintaining the status quo is appropriate given the long occupation by the applicant's members.
Ratio Decidendi
The Court found that the applicant had demonstrated an arguable appeal, particularly because the High Court judgment was based on a file that was not produced in evidence. The Court also considered the nugatory aspect, noting that the applicant's members had been in occupation and development of the land for 14 years, while the respondents had been absent for the same period. To prevent prejudice and preserve the subject matter, the Court determined that a stay of execution was warranted, and the status quo should be maintained until the appeal is heard and determined.
Court Disposition
application allowed
Orders
- Stay of execution of the decree in Kitale High Court Civil Case No. 104 of 1997 pending hearing and determination of the appeal.
- Status quo to be maintained until the appeal is heard and determined.
Full Case Text
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31 paragraphs
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL
AT ELDORET
CORAM: OMOLO, TUNOI & O’KUBASU JJ.A
CIVIL APPLICATION NAI 15 OF 2005
BETWEEN
KOLONGEI FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD............APPLICANT
AND
1 TOM KEVOLWE ANZINGALE
2 JASPA MUTONGE ANZINGALE
3 MANASSEH AGENGO ANZINGALE
4 DAN ADENYA ANZINGALE
5 HENRY AGENDO ANZINGALE
6 AMOS MBIHI ANZINGALE
7 HESBON AMOYI ANZINGALE……..........................……RESPONDENTS
(An application for stay of execution in an intended appeal from the judgment and decree of the High Court of Kenya at Kitale (Nambuye, J) dated 10th June,2004) in H.C.C.C. NO 104 OF 1997)
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RULING OF THE COURT
This is an application for stay of execution brought underrule 5(2) (b)of the Court of Appeal Rules. The dispute herein relates to a piece of land measuring about 202 acres. It has been argued by Mr Amuga for the applicant that the superior court relied on a consent order made in High Court Civil case file which file was not produced in evidence. This fact has been conceded in the judgment of the superior court. It has been argued that the members of the applicant society (Kolongei Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd) entered this piece of land 14 years ago. They have undertaken various developments like building houses on this land. The respondents have been living out of this land for the last 14 years.
Considering what has been stated before us, we are satisfied that from the fact that the judgment of the superior court was based on a file which was not produced, the applicant has demonstrated that its appeal is not frivolous.
As regards nugatory aspect of the matter we appreciate the fact that the members of the applicant society have been on this land for the last 14 years while the respondents have been out of this land for the last 14 years. We are of the view that taking into account the circumstances of this case it would be proper to order for the status quo to be maintained until the appeal is heard and determined.
For the foregoing reasons, we allow this application and order a stay of execution of the decree in Kitale High Court Civil case NO. 104 of 1997 pending the hearing and determination of the appeal filed by the applicant Society. Costs shall be in the appeal.
MADE at Eldoret this 23rd day of September, 2005.
R.S.C. OMOLO
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JUDGE OF APPEAl
P. K. TUNOI
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JUDGE OF APPEAL
E.O. O’KUBASU
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JUDGE OF APPEAL