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Joseph Onyango Wanyama v Charles Juma Oloo [2016] KECA 357 (KLR)

[2016] KECA 357 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
357
Citation
[2016] KECA 357 (KLR)
Decided
29 July 2016
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve a Record of AppealCoramA.K. MURGOR
Holding

The application for extension of time to file the Record of Appeal is dismissed.

Facts

The applicant, Joseph Onyango Wanyama, filed a Notice of Appeal in time but was unable to file the Record of Appeal due to a delay in obtaining the proceedings from the High Court Registry. He applied for an extension of time to file the Record of Appeal.

Issues

  1. Whether the delay in filing the Record of Appeal was beyond the applicant's control.
  2. Whether the applicant's appeal is arguable.

Reasoning

The court found insufficient information to exercise discretion to extend time, and the applicant did not provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay. The court also found the record inadequate to determine the chances of success of the appeal.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • The Notice of Motion dated 18th November 2015 is hereby dismissed with costs.
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