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Miriam Wangui Kimani & another v Marigi Gacheha Macharia [2009] KECA 37 (KLR)

[2009] KECA 37 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
37
Citation
[2009] KECA 37 (KLR)
Decided
6 November 2009
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file notice of appeal and record of appealCoramP. N. Waki
Holding

The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted an extension of time to file the record of appeal.

Facts

The applicants filed a notice of appeal but did not file the appeal within the 60-day period. The copies of the proceedings and judgment were not sent to the respondent's advocates.

Issues

  1. Delay in filing the appeal
  2. Prejudice to the respondent
  3. Substantial issues of law in the appeal

Reasoning

The court considered the period of delay, the reason for the delay, and the chances of the appeal succeeding. The court found the delay not inordinate and allowed the application.

Outcome

The application is allowed.

Orders

  • Time is extended for the applicant to file the record of appeal within 14 days of this ruling

Remedies

  • Extension of time to file the record of appeal
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