Joyce Wamuhu & 2 others v Ruth Kalekye & another [2005] KECA 70 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 70
- Citation
- [2005] KECA 70 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2005
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve Notice of Appeal and Record of AppealCoramW. S. DEVERELL
Holding
The application for extensions of time is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The applicants sought extensions to file and serve the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal due to delays in receiving copies of the proceedings. The superior court had previously refused an application for leave to appeal out of time.
Issues
- Whether to grant extensions of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal
- Whether the applicants' delay in filing the application was justified
Reasoning
The court found at least 7 months of delay without a satisfactory explanation, which was inordinate. The chances of success of the intended appeal were not strong enough to influence the decision.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Orders
- Application for extensions of time dismissed
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