Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Stay of Execution – Principles Guiding Grant of Stay – Successful Party Not to Be Deprived of Fruits of Judgment

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Stay of execution is exceptional relief—default position favors execution. Victorious parties are entitled to: enjoy fruits of victory immediately, execute judgments without delay, and benefit from their success. "Not lightly be deprived" means: stay shouldn't be routinely granted, strong justification required, and successful party's rights…

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