Mary Chepkurui Rugechech v Raymond Kibet Chepkwony [2021] KECA 1018 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1018
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 1018 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 February 2021
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for leave to file an appeal and stay of executionCoramM. K. KOOME
Holding
The application for leave to file an appeal is granted, and the applicant is given thirty (30) days within which to file an appeal.
Facts
The High Court in Kericho, Mumbi Ngugi, J. determined a succession dispute over the distribution of the estate of the late Kiplangat Arap Rugechech between the applicant and the respondent.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was granted leave to file an appeal out of time
- Whether an order of stay of execution should be granted
Reasoning
The application was not opposed, and the delay was inordinate. The applicant was granted a benefit of doubt due to her claim of not being aware of the ruling.
Outcome
Leave to file an appeal granted
Orders
- Order for leave to file an appeal
- Order for stay of execution
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