Dakawou Transporters Limited v National Land Commission & 3 others [2021] KECA 414 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 414
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 414 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 July 2021
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to serve a Notice of AppealCoramAngote, J., Mohammed, Mr. Angote
Holding
The court extended the time for service of the Notice of Appeal and the request for Court Proceedings due to the outbreak of the Global Corona Virus Pandemic.
Facts
The applicant filed a Judicial Review Application in Machakos before the Environment and Land Court seeking inter alia orders of Judicial Review that the ELC issue an order of certiorari for the purposes of quashing the decision of the 1st respondent.
Issues
- Whether to extend the time for service of the Notice of Appeal
- Whether to extend the time for service of the request for Court Proceedings
- Whether to grant leave to file and serve the Record of Appeal out of time
Reasoning
The court exercised its discretion under Rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules, considering factors such as the length of the delay, the reason for the delay, and the importance of compliance with time limits.
Outcome
The court granted the application for extension of time.
Orders
- Extension of time for service of the Notice of Appeal
- Extension of time for service of the request for Court Proceedings
- Grant of leave to file and serve the Record of Appeal out of time
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Appellate Jurisdiction Act
- Court of Appeal Rules
Cases cited (4)
- Leo Sila Mutiso v Hellen Wangari Mwangi
- Fakir Mohammed v Joseph Mugambi & 2 Others
- Muringa Company Ltd v Archdiocese of Nairobi Registered Trustees
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo v Paul Kipkorir Kibet
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