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Julius Muthoka Ndolo & 4 others v Danson Mutuku Muema [2000] KECA 406 (KLR)

[2000] KECA 406 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
406
Citation
[2000] KECA 406 (KLR)
Decided
22 December 2000
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TypeAppealPostureRespondent appealed the High Court's decision to extend the time for filing an appeal.CoramE. O. O'KUBASU
Holding

The application for extension of time is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Facts

The applicants sought an extension of time to file and serve their Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal, but the High Court denied the request.

Issues

  1. Whether to grant an extension of time for filing an appeal
  2. Reasons for the delay in filing the appeal

Reasoning

The court found a long delay of 260 days, which was unreasonable, and the applicants' explanation of relying on their counsel's advice was insufficient.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time dismissed

Remedies

  • Costs to the respondent
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