Henry Chepwony Langat v Elizabeth Akinyi Mutai [2021] KECA 1006 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1006
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 1006 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve Notice of Appeal and Record of AppealCoramM. K. KOOME
Holding
The application is dismissed with no order as to costs.
Facts
The applicant filed a suit claiming a parcel of land known as KERICHO/GETWARWET/702. The respondent filed a preliminary objection claiming the issue was res judicata. The applicant's suit was dismissed as res judicata. The applicant seeks to appeal this ruling.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has given cogent reasons for the delay in filing the Notice of Appeal.
- Whether the appeal has reasonable chances of success.
Reasoning
The applicant did not provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay and the appeal does not have reasonable chances of success.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Mwangi vs. Kenya Airways Ltd [2003] eKLR
- Leo Sila Mutiso vs. Rose Hellen Wangari [unreported]
- Fakir Mohamed vs. Joseph Mugambi & 2 Others Civil Appl. 332/04 (UR)
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