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Macwatt Estates Limited v Mbwanji Limited [2001] KECA 17 (KLR)

[2001] KECA 17 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
17
Citation
[2001] KECA 17 (KLR)
Decided
5 April 2001
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal out of timeCoramE. O. O'KUBASU
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent due to inordinate delay and lack of acceptable explanation.

Facts

The appeal was struck out on July 25, 2000 due to incomplete appeal bundle and technical deficiencies. The applicant filed the application for extension of time on August 23, 2000.

Issues

  1. Whether the delay in filing the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal is inordinate.
  2. Whether the applicant has an arguable appeal and the interest of justice and fair play warrant granting the extension of time.

Reasoning

The court found the delay to be inordinate and without a satisfactory explanation, thus dismissing the application.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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