David Mahugu Thondu & 2 others v Kenya Urban Road Authority [2021] KECA 492 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 492
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 492 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 June 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve a Notice of appealCoramA.K MURGOR
Holding
The Court grants an extension of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal, which will lapse seven days from the date of this ruling.
Facts
The judgment was delivered on 5th March 2020, but the applicants were unaware of it until 17th June 2020 due to downscaling of court operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The applicants filed an affidavit explaining the delay.
Issues
- Whether to grant an extension of time to file and serve a Notice of appeal
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was deliberate
Reasoning
The Court finds the explanation for the delay plausible and considers the appeal has a chance of success, thus granting the extension.
Outcome
Extension of time granted
Orders
- Extension of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal
- Memorandum and record of appeal to be lodged in accordance with rule 82 of this Court's rules
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