Julius Kamau Kithaka v Waruguru Kithaka Nyaga & another & 2 others [2013] KECA 106 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 106
- Citation
- [2013] KECA 106 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2013
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve Notice of Appeal and Memorandum of AppealCoramOTIENO-ODEK
Holding
The application for extension of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal is granted
Facts
Letters of administration were issued to the 1st respondent in the Senior Resident Magistrate's Court at Kerugoya. The applicant filed an application in the High Court seeking revocation of the grant. The High Court dismissed the application and issued prohibitory orders.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was present when the ruling was delivered
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing the appeal was reasonable
- Whether the deceased respondent's estate had been distributed
Reasoning
The applicant's delay in filing the appeal was excusable due to the mistake of his former advocate, and the delay was not inordinate.
Outcome
The applicant is granted leave to file the Notice of Appeal within seven days from the date of this ruling
Orders
- Granting an extension of time to the applicant to file and serve the Notice of Appeal, Memorandum of Appeal and Record of Appeal out of time
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