Silas Muthuri Mugambi v Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited [2014] KECA 549 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 549
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 549 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramGithinji, Havelock, Karan, W. Karanja, M. Warsame, D.K. Musinga
Holding
The application for leave to appeal out of time is dismissed with no order as to costs.
Facts
The applicant, Silas Muthuri Mugambi, filed a notice of appeal against a judgment of the High Court dated 18th February, 2009, but was unable to file the memorandum and record of appeal due to financial constraints.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing the application for extension of time was inordinate.
- Whether the applicant had sufficient reason for the delay.
- Whether the intended appeal was arguable and not frivolous.
- Whether the respondent would be prejudiced if the application to extend time is allowed.
Reasoning
The Court found the applicant's delay in filing the application for extension of time to be inordinate and not justified. The Court also found that the intended appeal was not sufficiently explained and was not arguable.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- GITETU vs. KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED [2009] KLR 545
- POTHIWALLA v KIDOGO BASI HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD & 31 OTHERS [2005] KLR 733
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