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Thuweiba Maka & 3 others v Aisha Juma & another [2014] KECA 691 (KLR)

[2014] KECA 691 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
691
Citation
[2014] KECA 691 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to appealCoramSICHALE, J.A. (IN CHAMBERS)
Holding

The application is allowed, and the applicants are given 7 days to file and serve the Notice of Appeal, with the record of appeal to be filed and served within 30 days from the date of filing the Notice of Appeal. The applicants shall bear the costs of this application.

Facts

The applicants were aggrieved by the judgment of Ibrahim, J. and sought to appeal, but were unable to do so due to lack of funds and other difficulties.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicants have an arguable appeal
  2. Whether the applicants have provided proof of their intention to appeal as paupers
  3. Whether the applicants have suffered prejudice from the delay

Reasoning

The delay has been sufficiently explained, and the applicants have an arguable appeal. The applicants have not suffered prejudice as they are in occupation of a house that they are to be evicted from.

Outcome

Application allowed

Orders

  • Extension of time for filing and serving the Notice of Appeal
  • Filing and serving the record of appeal within 30 days from the date of filing the Notice of Appeal

Remedies

  • Extension of time for filing and serving the Notice of Appeal
  • Filing and serving the record of appeal within 30 days from the date of filing the Notice of Appeal
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