Gatugi Mugira v Onesmus Gitobu M’kanata & another [2010] KECA 217 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 217
- Citation
- [2010] KECA 217 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file notice and record of appealCoramJ. G. NYAMU
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents due to the inordinate delay in filing the application for extension of time.
Facts
The applicant was a judgment debtor in the Chief Magistrate's Court at Meru, and parcels of land were sold to the second respondent. The applicant challenged the legality of the sale, which was dismissed by the Chief Magistrate and the High Court.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing the notice of appeal and application for extension of time is excusable
- Whether the applicant's appeal is arguable and prejudicial to the respondents
Reasoning
The initial delay in filing the notice of appeal was excusable, but the subsequent delay of one year and one month was not satisfactorily explained. The applicant did not provide a draft memorandum of appeal, and the delay caused prejudice to the respondents.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application for extension of time to file notice and record of appeal dismissed
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