HARRISON MWANGI vs ESTHER WAMBUI NJENGA T/A NAIVASHA GILGIL TIMBER YARD [1999] KECA 37 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 37
- Citation
- [1999] KECA 37 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file an appealCoramLAKHA
Holding
The application for extension of time to file the record of appeal is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The applicant failed to file the record of appeal within the prescribed time due to a delay of about three months. The copies of the proceedings and judgment were supplied on 26th March, 1999, and the time for filing the appeal had expired.
Issues
- Whether the applicant can be granted an extension of time to file the record of appeal
- Whether the delay in filing the application is justifiable
Reasoning
The Court exercised its discretion under Rule 4 of the Rules of Court, finding that the delay of about three months in filing the application was inordinate and there was no explanation provided.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Application for extension of time to file the record of appeal dismissed
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