Thuita Mwangi v Kenya Airways Ltd [2003] KECA 201 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 201
- Citation
- [2003] KECA 201 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file a fresh Notice of AppealCoramR.S.C. Omolo, P.K.Tunoi, M.M.O. Keiwua
Holding
The Court reverses the decision of the single judge and extends the time as sought by the applicant.
Facts
Thuita Mwangi sued Kenya Airways Ltd over a loss incurred due to a wrong booking. The High Court dismissed the suit, and Mwangi appealed but the appeal was struck out. Mwangi then sought to extend time to file a fresh appeal.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application for extension of time to file a fresh Notice of Appeal should be granted.
- Whether the learned single judge applied the correct principle of law in requiring the pleadings and judgment to be attached to the application.
Reasoning
The Court found that the learned single judge applied the wrong principle of law in requiring the pleadings and judgment to be attached to the application, and that the applicant's reasons for appealing were sufficient.
Outcome
The Court grants the application for extension of time to file a fresh Notice of Appeal.
Orders
- The Notice of Appeal must be filed and served upon the respondent's advocates within seven days of the date of this ruling.
- The record of appeal must be filed within seven days from the date on which the notice of appeal is lodged and must be served on the respondent's advocates within seven days from the date of its lodgment.
- The costs before the single judge and the costs of the reference shall be in the intended appeal.
Remedies
- Extension of time to file a fresh Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal.
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