Sentrim Kenya Limited v CFC Stanbic Bank Limited [2021] KECA 648 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 648
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 648 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication to extend time for filing a notice and record of appealCoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA
Holding
The application for extension of time is granted, and the notice of appeal must be filed within 21 days from the date of this ruling.
Facts
Sentrim Kenya Limited filed a suit against CFC Stanbic Bank Limited in the High Court claiming unpaid interest and bank charges. The suit was successfully defended, and the High Court found in favor of the respondent. Sentrim Kenya Limited then filed a notice of appeal but missed the 14-day deadline.
Issues
- Whether the application for extension of time is valid due to the delay in filing the notice of appeal
- Whether the reasons for the delay are reasonable and plausible
Reasoning
The court considered the reasons for the delay and the chances of success of the intended appeal. The delay was not inordinate, and the reasons provided were reasonable.
Outcome
Grant of leave to file and serve the notice of appeal out of time
Orders
- Grant leave to file and serve the notice of appeal out of time within 21 days from the date of this ruling
- Costs to be determined based on the outcome of the appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Leo Sila Mutiso v Hellen Wangari Mwangi [1999] 2 EA 231
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo v Paul Kipkorir Kibet [2018] eKLR
- Athuman Nusura Juma v Afwa Mohamed Ramadhan, CA No. 227 of 2015
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