Arthur Papa Odera v Edward Oku Kaunya [2018] KECA 498 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 498
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 498 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 June 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at BusiaCoramE. M. GITHINJI, HANNAH OKWENGU, J. MOHAMMED
Holding
The notice of appeal is struck out with no orders as to costs.
Facts
The appellant, Arthur Papa Odera, filed an appeal against the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Busia, which was delivered by Judge Majanja on February 26, 2017. The appellant did not attend court despite being served with a notice to show cause.
Issues
- Whether the notice of appeal should be struck out due to the appellant's failure to attend court and take action in furtherance of the appeal.
- Whether the High Court's judgment should be upheld or reversed.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the appellant failed to attend court despite being served with a notice to show cause, and thus the notice of appeal is deemed withdrawn.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The notice of appeal is struck out with no orders as to costs.
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