Kenya Shell Company Ltd v Charles [2003] KECA 168 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 168
- Citation
- [2003] KECA 168 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 May 2003
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a Ruling and Order of High Court at MeruCoramP.K.TUNOI, JUDGE OF APPEAL, A.B.SHAH, M.M.O. KEIWUA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The respondent sued the appellant and two others for damages arising from a road traffic accident. The appellant was absent during the trial and did not appeal within the time limit.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in dismissing the appellant's application to extend time for lodging an appeal.
- Whether the High Court's decision to dismiss the appeal was justified considering the appellant's delay and lack of interest in the proceedings.
Reasoning
The court found the appellant's delay in filing the appeal application to be substantial and inordinate, and that the appellant did not give a satisfactory explanation for the delay or the indolence and negligence of its counsel.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed with costs.
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