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Julius Muthoka Ndolo & 4 others v Danson Mutuku Muema [2000] KECA 66 (KLR)

[2000] KECA 66 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
66
Citation
[2000] KECA 66 (KLR)
Decided
22 December 2000
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TypeAppealPostureApplicants seek an extension of time to file and serve Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal.CoramE. O. O'KUBASU
Holding

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

Facts

The applicants failed to file their Notice of Appeal within the prescribed time frame, citing their counsel's advice as the reason for the delay.

Issues

  1. Whether the court should grant an extension of time for filing the Notice of Appeal.
  2. The discretion of the court in deciding whether to grant an extension of time.

Reasoning

The court found the delay unreasonable and unreasonable, considering the length of the delay and the reasons provided by the applicants.

Outcome

The application is dismissed.

Orders

  • Application for extension of time is dismissed.
  • Costs are awarded to the respondent.
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