Samuel Ndirangu v Patrick Wachira Ndiritu [2005] KECA 88 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 88
- Citation
- [2005] KECA 88 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 October 2005
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file notice and record of appeal from a judgment & decree of the High Court of Kenya at NyeriCoramP.K. Tunió, E.O. O’Kubasu
Holding
The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's decision to deny the extension of time.
Facts
The applicant, Samuel Ndirangu, failed to file his intended appeal within the prescribed time and sought an extension of time. The High Court judge denied the extension due to lack of veracity in the applicant's supporting affidavit.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's reasons for delay were candidly explained
- Whether the applicant's reasons for delay were sufficient to justify an extension of time
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal found that the applicant's reasons for delay were not candidly explained and that the period of delay was not inordinate.
Outcome
Affirming the High Court's decision to deny the extension of time
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