[2004] KEHC 974 (KLR)

[2004] KEHC 974 (KLR)

The application for stay of execution was dismissed because the applicant failed to demonstrate, either by averment or evidence, that substantial loss would result if stay was not granted. The supporting affidavit was sworn by the applicant’s advocate without disclosing the source of information or showing authorization, and contained contested matters of fact, contrary to established legal principles. The court found that the application was not made without unreasonable delay, as the applicant was aware of the proceedings and judgment dates but failed to act promptly. The applicant’s conduct, including advising payment of the decretal sum and delayed filing, suggested the appeal was an...

Citation
[2004] KEHC 974 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Lavington Security Services Ltd; Respondent: Thomas Okeyo
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nakuru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
13 October 2004
Case Number
Civil Appeal 228 of 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Ruling on Application for Stay of Execution Pending Appeal
Outcome
application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Stay of Execution, Substantial Loss, Affidavit Evidence, Delay in Filing, Ex Parte Judgment
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Stay of Execution Substantial Loss Affidavit Evidence Delay in Filing Ex Parte Judgment

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Parties

Lavington Security Services Ltd

Applicant

Thomas Okeyo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Ruling on Application for Stay of Execution Pending Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant demonstrated substantial loss would result unless stay of execution is granted.
  2. 2 Whether the application for stay of execution was made without unreasonable delay.
  3. 3 Whether an advocate can competently swear an affidavit on contested matters of fact on behalf of a client.

Ratio Decidendi

The application for stay of execution was dismissed because the applicant failed to demonstrate, either by averment or evidence, that substantial loss would result if stay was not granted. The supporting affidavit was sworn by the applicant’s advocate without disclosing the source of information or showing authorization, and contained contested matters of fact, contrary to established legal principles. The court found that the application was not made without unreasonable delay, as the applicant was aware of the proceedings and judgment dates but failed to act promptly. The applicant’s conduct, including advising payment of the decretal sum and delayed filing, suggested the appeal was an...

Court Disposition

application dismissed with costs

Orders

  • The application for stay of execution is dismissed with costs to the respondent.