Otieno, Ragot & Company Advocates v Chemelil Sugar Company Limited (Civil Application 4 of 2020) [2021] KECA 875 (KLR) (19 March 2021) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 875
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 875 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 March 2021
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to lodge Notice of AppealCoramW. OUKO, (P)
Holding
The application is allowed with no orders as to costs and leave is granted to the applicant to lodge and serve the Notice of Appeal within 14 days of the date of this ruling.
Facts
The High Court had previously ruled on HCCC No. 95, 97 of 2019 and HCCC No. 99 of 2019, all relating to the same subject matter: advocate-client.
Issues
- Whether the applicants can extend the time to file the Notice of Appeal
- Whether the explanation for the lateness of the appeal is plausible and does not prejudice the respondent
Reasoning
The delay of 29 days is not inordinate, the explanation proffered by the applicant is plausible, and there is no prejudice to the respondent.
Outcome
Allowed
Orders
- Leave granted to the applicant to lodge and serve the Notice of Appeal within 14 days of the date of this ruling
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Leo Sila Mutiso vs. Rose Hellen Wangari Mwangi (Civil Application No. Nai 255 of 1997)
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