Ralson (India) Limited v Doshi Ironmongers Limited [2019] KECA 99 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 99
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 99 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 December 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureRespondent seeks to strike out the appellant's appealCoramD.K. Musinga, S. Gatembu Kairu, A.K. Murgor
Holding
The Court upholds the appellant's preliminary objection and strikes out the respondent's notice of motion.
Facts
The appellant filed an appeal challenging a ruling allowing an application for trademark registration. The High Court struck out the appeal due to the appellant's failure to file the appeal within 60 days of lodging the notice of appeal.
Issues
- Whether the appeal was filed within the prescribed time frame
- Whether the appeal was filed within the 30-day window provided under the proviso to Rule 84 of the Rules
Reasoning
The appeal was filed 59 days after the memorandum and record of appeal were lodged, which is beyond the 30-day window provided under the proviso to Rule 84 of the Rules. The Court finds that the right to apply to strike out an appeal is lost if the application is not made within the time prescribed.
Outcome
The respondent's notice of motion is struck out with costs to the appellant.
Orders
- Respondent's notice of motion is struck out
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Court of Appeal Rules
- Rules of the High Court of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Joyce Bochere Nyamweya vs. Jemima Nyaboke Nyamweya & another, Kisumu Civil Application No. 22 of 2015 [2016] eKLR
- Gichuki King'ara & Co Advocates v AL Jalal Enterprises Ltd & Others, Civil Appl. No. NAI 211 of 2012(unreported)
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