Ngacha v Chepsaat & 4 others (Civil Appeal 94 of 2009) [2010] KECA 44 (KLR) (19 November 2010) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 44
- Citation
- [2010] KECA 44 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 November 2010
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and order of the High Court of Kenya at NyeriCoramJWO OTIENO, Makhandia
Holding
The court extended time for the service of a record of appeal upon the respondents where a delay in effecting service was explained as one occasioned by a miscalculation of time.
Facts
The applicant/appellant failed to serve the record of appeal on the respondents within the prescribed time due to a miscalculation of time and confusion caused by similar names of the respondents' advocates.
Issues
- When would the court grant an application for extension of time within which to serve a record of appeal?
- What factors would the court consider in determining an application for extension of time under rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2010?
Reasoning
The court exercised its discretion to grant an extension of time for service of the record of appeal, considering the length of delay, the reasons for the delay, and the prejudice to the respondents.
Outcome
The court granted an order for extension of time for the service of a record of appeal on the respondents.
Orders
- The court extended time for the service of a record of appeal upon the respondents.
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