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Philiph Oyugi Opicha vs Republic [2000] KECA 128 (KLR)

[2000] KECA 128 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
128
Citation
[2000] KECA 128 (KLR)
Decided
1 November 2000
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file the certificate of the Hon. Attorney General in an intended appealCoramA.B. SHAH
Holding

The time for filing the certificate by Hon. The Attorney General is extended so that the certificate of the Attorney General dated 5th September, 2000 is deemed to be filed within the extended period.

Facts

The applicant sought an extension of time to file the certificate of the Hon. Attorney General in respect of the decision of the High Court of Kenya at Machakos dated 1st March, 1993.

Issues

  1. The delay in bringing the application
  2. The point of importance concerning the respondent and the public

Reasoning

The delay in bringing the application was inordinate but satisfactorily explained.

Outcome

The application for extension of time is granted.

Orders

  • The Registry of the superior court is hereby directed to prepare the record for use by a specified date.
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