[2024] KEHC 16104 (KLR)

[2024] KEHC 16104 (KLR)

The court found that it was not appropriate to grant the order for release of the applicant's property at the interim stage, as the substantive application had not yet been heard and determined. However, to preserve the subject matter of the dispute and prevent irreparable harm, the court ordered that the goods...

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Citation
[2024] KEHC 16104 (KLR)
Parties
Appellant: Simba Souls Limited; Respondent: Benard Simiyu Mutor; Respondent: Zeki Wanjala Wanyama
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Bungoma
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Civil Appeal 169 of 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Interlocutory Ruling on Interim Relief
Outcome
Interim order granted in part; goods not to be sold pending hearing of application.
Judges
REA Ougo
Legal Topics
Interim Injunctions, Stay of Execution, Attachment of Property
Source Language
en
Civil Procedure Interim Injunctions Stay of Execution Attachment of Property

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Parties

Simba Souls Limited

Appellant

Benard Simiyu Mutor

Respondent

Zeki Wanjala Wanyama

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Interlocutory Ruling on Interim Relief

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the court should grant an interim order for the release of the applicant's property pending the hearing of the application.
  2. 2 Whether the goods attached should be protected from sale before the application is determined.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that it was not appropriate to grant the order for release of the applicant's property at the interim stage, as the substantive application had not yet been heard and determined. However, to preserve the subject matter of the dispute and prevent irreparable harm, the court ordered that the goods attached should not be sold pending the hearing and determination of the application. This approach maintains the status quo and ensures that the applicant's rights are not prejudiced before the court can fully consider the merits of the application.

Court Disposition

Interim order granted in part; goods not to be sold pending hearing of application.

Orders

  • The goods attached shall not be sold pending the hearing and determination of the application.
  • The application to be heard on 19th February 2025 before High Court No. 2.