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Alexander Munene R Nguu & 2 others v Njue M’tetu & 3 others [2014] KECA 165 (KLR)

[2014] KECA 165 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
165
Citation
[2014] KECA 165 (KLR)
Decided
17 December 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for striking out the Notice of AppealCoramJUDGE OF APPEAL, ALNASHIR VISRAM, JUDGE OF APPEAL, MARTHA KOOME, JUDGE OF APPEAL, J. OTIENO- ODEK
Holding

The Notice of Appeal is deemed to have been withdrawn under Rule 83 for failure to institute the appeal in accordance with the Rules of this Court.

Facts

The applicants filed an application for striking out the Notice of Appeal dated 16th October, 2013 from the ruling of the High Court of Kenya at Kerugoya (Olao, J.) dated 1st October, 2013.

Issues

  1. Whether the Notice of Appeal was properly served within time
  2. Whether the Notice of Appeal was filed within 60 days of filing the notice of appeal
  3. Whether the Notice of Appeal was filed in accordance with the Rules of the Court of Appeal

Reasoning

The Court found that the Notice of Appeal was not filed within 60 days of filing the notice of appeal and that there was no compliance with the provisions of Rule 81 or an application for extension of time.

Outcome

The application is allowed with costs to the applicants.

Orders

  • The Notice of Appeal is deemed to have been withdrawn

Remedies

  • Costs to the applicants

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Mohammed Sheikh Abubakar –vs- Zacharius Mweri Baya- Civil Application No. Nai. 184 of 2005
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