Kenya Muslim Charitable Society v Kenya Revenue Authority [2018] KECA 405 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 405
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 405 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 July 2018
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file an appealCoramM. K. KOOME
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent
Facts
In 2001, Kenya Muslim Charitable Society filed a suit against Kenya Revenue Authority in the High Court at Mombasa. The suit was dismissed with costs in 2015. The applicant filed an appeal memorandum and record of appeal, which was struck out by the respondent on the grounds of non-compliance with the 60-day filing period.
Issues
- Whether the applicant can file an appeal within the extended time period
- Whether the respondent's application to strike out the appeal was valid
Reasoning
The court found the applicant's explanation for the delay in filing the appeal to be unsatisfactory and lacking in credibility. The court emphasized the importance of timely filing of appeals to avoid undue prejudice to the respondent.
Outcome
Application dismissed
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