Evans Kanai Karanja v Republic [2001] KECA 71 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 71
- Citation
- [2001] KECA 71 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file Notice of appealCoramOWUOR, J.A (IN CHAMBERS)
Holding
The application is allowed and time for filing the Notice of appeal is hereby extended to 13th February, 2000. Notice of appeal filed on 13th February, 2001 is hereby deemed to have been filed on 24th September, 2001.
Facts
The applicant was convicted and sentenced on 10th January, 2001. He handed over his Notice of appeal to the prison authorities on 22nd January, 2001 but it was not lodged with the Deputy Registrar of the Court till 21st February, 2001.
Issues
- Whether the delay in filing the Notice of appeal is attributable to the applicant.
- Whether the application for extension of time to file the Notice of appeal should be granted.
Reasoning
The delay in filing the Notice of appeal is not attributed to the applicant and hence the application is allowed.
Outcome
The application for extension of time to file the Notice of appeal is allowed.
Orders
- Time for filing the Notice of appeal is extended to 13th February, 2000.
- Notice of appeal filed on 13th February, 2001 is deemed to have been filed on 24th September, 2001.
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