Renzo Dall'agnese v Gianfranco Guerrato & 2 others [2002] KECA 145 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 145
- Citation
- [2002] KECA 145 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2002
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to lodge notice of appeal and record of appealCoramJ. E. Gicheru
Holding
The court grants the applicant's application to extend the time for lodging the notice of appeal by 7 days and the time for lodging the record of appeal by 15 days.
Facts
The applicant sought an extension of time to lodge the notice and record of appeal against an order of the superior court, which stayed the proceedings and referred the dispute to arbitration. The respondents argued that they were not parties to the arbitration clause.
Issues
- Whether the respondents were parties to the arbitration clause
- Whether the applicant's delay in lodging the notice of appeal was excusable
Reasoning
The court exercised its discretion under rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules to grant the extension, considering the delay was 7 days and the opportunity to ventilate grievances in the highest court was important.
Outcome
The applicant's application is granted.
Orders
- Extension of time for lodging the notice of appeal by 7 days
- Extension of time for lodging the record of appeal by 15 days
Remedies
- Award of costs to the respondents
- Costs assessed at Kshs.10,000/=
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Arbitration Act
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