Fran Investments Ltd v G4S Security Kenya Ltd (Civil Application 119 of 2019) [2021] KECA 379 (KLR) (23 July 2021) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 379
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 379 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 July 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplicant seeks extension of time to file notice of appealCoramGikonyo, J.
Holding
The motion for extension of time is dismissed with no orders as to costs
Facts
Fran Investments Ltd's suit was dismissed for want of prosecution on 5th March, 2012. The applicant did not file a notice of appeal within the requisite time frame and sought extension of time.
Issues
- Whether the delay in filing the notice of appeal was inordinate
- Whether the applicant's explanation for the delay is plausible
Reasoning
The delay in filing the notice of appeal was inordinate and the applicant's explanation for the delay is not plausible. The court lacks the power to determine the merits of the intended appeal.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Muringa Company Limited v Archdiocese of Nairobi Registered Trustees [2020] eKLR
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