Peter Warui Muchiri v Jane Wambui Muriithi [2008] KECA 128 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 128
- Citation
- [2008] KECA 128 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 May 2008
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve a notice of appeal and record of appealCoramO’Kubasu, J.A, R.S.C. OMOLO
Holding
The applicant's motion for extension of time is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The applicant applied to revoke a grant or letters of administration made in 1999, which was dismissed for want of prosecution in 2007. The applicant delayed in filing his motion for extension.
Issues
- Whether to extend the time to file and serve a notice of appeal and record of appeal
- Whether the applicant's delay was justified
Reasoning
The court found the applicant delayed and failed to show diligence, causing unjustified delays. The applicant's main problem was lack of resources to instruct his advocates.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- The applicant's notice of motion dated 1st October, 2007 and lodged in Court on 5th October, 2007 be and is hereby dismissed with the costs thereof to the respondent.
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