Echfan Mwariri Kamau v James Tobias Okonjo & 2 others [2007] KECA 74 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 74
- Citation
- [2007] KECA 74 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2007
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve a Notice of AppealCoramGithinji, JA, E. O. O’Kubasu, W. S. Deverell
Holding
The motion for extension of time was dismissed as the applicant did not explain the delay in filing the motion and the notice of appeal was withdrawn by consent.
Facts
The applicant, Echfan Mwariri Kamau, had previously filed a notice of appeal on 21st October, 2005, but withdrew it on 15th December, 2005. He then filed a motion for extension of time to file a new notice of appeal on 22nd April, 2006.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's motion for extension of time to file a notice of appeal was valid
- Whether the applicant's withdrawal of the previous notice of appeal was valid
Reasoning
The applicant's motion was dismissed because he did not provide a reasonable explanation for the delay in filing the motion and the notice of appeal was withdrawn by consent.
Outcome
The motion for extension of time was dismissed with costs to the 1st and 3rd respondents.
Orders
- The motion for extension of time was dismissed
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