Siuma Jacob Mukalama v Chairman Malava Land Disputes Tribunal & 2 others [2007] KECA 295 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 295
- Citation
- [2007] KECA 295 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal out of timeCoramG.B.M. Kariuki, W. S. Deverell
Holding
The application for extension of time is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The applicant, Siuma Jacob Mukalama, sought an extension of time to file and serve a Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal out of time due to a change in legal representation. The original advocates did not file the Notice of Appeal as instructed, and the new advocates were instructed after 19th May 2006.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing the Notice of Appeal was excusable
- Whether the chances of the appeal succeeding should be considered in deciding the extension of time
Reasoning
The length of delay was about five months, which is a substantial period. The reasons for the delay were not convincing, and the chances of the appeal succeeding were not adequately explained.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Application for extension of time dismissed with costs
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