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Jane Kisaka Mung’au v Joseph Ouma Onditi [2020] KECA 433 (KLR)

[2020] KECA 433 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
433
Citation
[2020] KECA 433 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplicant seeks extension of time to file record of appealCoramW. KARANJA
Holding

The application for extension of time is granted, and the applicant is given 30 days from the date of the ruling to file and serve the record of appeal.

Facts

The applicant was aggrieved with the judgment of the Environment and Land Court and sought to file a notice of appeal, but was unable to do so within the prescribed time due to a delay in receiving the proceedings.

Issues

  1. Whether to grant an extension of time for filing the record of appeal
  2. Reasons for the delay in filing the appeal

Reasoning

The court considered the length of the delay, the reason for the delay, and the explanation given by the applicant. The court allowed the application as the delay was explained and the chances of the appeal succeeding were plausible.

Outcome

The application is granted.

Orders

  • The applicant is given 30 days from the date of the ruling to file and serve the record of appeal

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Leo Sila Mutiso v. Rose Hellen Wangari Mwangi (1999) 2 EA 231
  • Fakir Mohammed v. Joseph Mugambi & 2 others (2005) eKLR
  • Muringa Company Ltd v. Archdiocese of Nairobi Registered Trustees, Civil Application No. 190 of 2019
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