20040503 TZCA Dar es Salaam

20040503 TZCA Dar es Salaam

Stay of execution can be granted where the decretal amount is deposited in court but not yet released to the decree holder, as execution is not complete until the decree holder receives the funds. Denial of stay would render the appeal nugatory.

Citation
20040503 TZCA Dar es Salaam
Parties
Applicant: CRDB Bank; Respondent: George M. Kilindu
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
3 May 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil Application / Application for Stay of Execution Pending Appeal
Outcome
Stay of execution granted
Legal Topics
Stay of Execution, Garnishee Proceedings, Interpretation of Court Orders, Monetary Compensation in Lieu of Reinstatement
Source Language
English

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Parties

CRDB Bank

Applicant

George M. Kilindu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application / Application for Stay of Execution Pending Appeal

  1. 1 Whether stay of execution can be granted when decretal amount is deposited in court but not yet released to decree holder
  2. 2 Whether the drawn order accurately reflects the ruling of the trial judge
  3. 3 Whether the High Court had jurisdiction to correct the drawn order

Ratio Decidendi

Stay of execution can be granted where the decretal amount is deposited in court but not yet released to the decree holder, as execution is not complete until the decree holder receives the funds. Denial of stay would render the appeal nugatory.

Court Disposition

Stay of execution granted

Orders

  • The High Court is restrained from releasing the decretal amount to the respondent pending determination of the appeal.
  • Costs to follow the event.