Hezekiah Michoki v Elizaphan Onyancha Ombongi [2016] KECA 740 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 740
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 740 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureReference to the full court from a single judge's decision declining to grant an extension of time for an appeal out of time.CoramD. K. MARAGA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The reference is without merit and is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The High Court declared that a parcel of land belonged to the respondent and restrained the applicant from interfering with the respondent's possession. The applicant sought an extension of time to file an appeal.
Issues
- Whether the single judge judiciously exercised his discretion in declining to grant an extension of time.
- Whether the Court should have extended time on the sole basis that the appeal was arguable.
Reasoning
The single judge found the delay unexplained and did not consider other relevant factors. The Court found that an application for extension of time based solely on the arguability of the appeal was improper and contrary to established principles.
Outcome
Reference dismissed with costs.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Joseph Githahi Gachau vs Pioneer Holding (A) Limited & 2 others [2008] eKLR
- George Itotia Ng’an’ga vs Mary Wanjiku Kimaru Civil Application No. Nai. 38 of 2006
- Ramesh Shah vs Kenbox Industries Limited [2007] eKLR
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