Musa Kipkoriri Arap Baringila v Mansoor Nandlal [2007] KECA 189 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 189
- Citation
- [2007] KECA 189 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2007
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to lodge and serve record of appealCoramE. O. O’KUBASU
Holding
The application is allowed, and the applicant is to lodge and serve the record of appeal within 30 days from the date of the judgment.
Facts
The applicant, Musa Kipkorir Arap Baringila, sought an extension of time to lodge and serve the record of appeal due to delays caused by the resignation of his former advocate and his own illness. The respondent, Mansoor Nandlal, opposed the application, citing inordinate delay and lack of explanation.
Issues
- Applicable law in the succession dispute
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was inexcusable and prejudiced the respondent
Reasoning
The court exercised its discretion in favor of the applicant, considering the circumstances of the delay and the arguable nature of the appeal.
Outcome
Allowed
Orders
- The applicant is to lodge and serve the record of appeal within 30 days from the date of the judgment
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Pothiwalla v Kidogo Basi Housing Co-operative Society Ltd & 31 Others [2003] KLR 733
- Muchugi Kirigo v James Muchugi Kirigu & Another – Civil App. NO NAI. 356 OF 1996
- LEO SILA MUTISO V ROSE HELLEN WANGARI MWANGI – Civil application No NAI 251 of 1997 (unreported)
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