Domitila Katila v G4s Security Services (Kenya) Ltd & another [2020] KECA 563 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 563
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 563 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 June 2020
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve Memorandum of Appeal and Record of Appeal out of timeCoramW. KARANJA
Holding
Allow the application with orders that costs of the application abide by the outcome of the appeal. The applicant is granted 14 days from the date hereof to file and serve the record of appeal.
Facts
Domitila Katila filed an appeal against a judgment of the High Court, but the proceedings before the High Court were signed and certified after the prescribed period. She seeks an extension of time to file the appeal.
Issues
- Whether the letter bespeaking proceedings was served on the respondent's counsel
- Whether the delay in filing the record of appeal was explained
Reasoning
The Court exercised its discretion in favour of the applicant, allowing the application, due to the lack of explanation for the delay and the failure to serve the letter bespeaking proceedings on the respondent's counsel.
Outcome
Allow the application
Orders
- Allow the application with orders that costs of the application abide by the outcome of the appeal. The applicant is granted 14 days from the date hereof to file and serve the record of appeal.
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