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Simon Mburu Njabu v Veronica N. Ichungwa & another [2003] KECA 146 (KLR)

[2003] KECA 146 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
146
Citation
[2003] KECA 146 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve record of appealCoramBOSIRE, J.A (IN CHAMBERS)
Holding

The court declines to exercise its discretion and dismisses the applicant's motion with costs.

Facts

The applicant, Simon Mburu Njabu, sought an extension of time to file and serve a record of appeal due to delays in obtaining certified copies of proceedings and paying court fees.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant's delay in filing the record of appeal was excusable
  2. Whether the court should exercise its discretion to extend the time limit

Reasoning

The court found the applicant's delay in filing the record of appeal was not excusable and not promptly brought. The court also noted the applicant's failure to explain the delay.

Outcome

Dismissal of the application with costs

Orders

  • The applicant's motion for extension of time to file and serve a record of appeal is dismissed
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