Juliet Atieno Ouko v Craft Silicon Limited [2021] KECA 924 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 924
- Citation
- [2021] KECA 924 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 March 2021
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TypeAppealPostureApplication to file notice of appeal out of timeCoramHANNAH OKWENGU
Holding
The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted leave to file and serve her notice of appeal within seven days from the date of the judgment.
Facts
The applicant, Juliet Atieno Ouko, sought to extend the time to file an appeal against the judgment of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) due to being locked out of Nairobi and unable to communicate with her advocate.
Issues
- Whether to extend the time to file the notice of appeal
- Whether the applicant's delay was inordinate
Reasoning
The Court considered the length of the delay, the reason for the delay, and the applicant's explanation regarding the difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Court found the delay not inordinate and granted the application.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- Grant leave to file and serve the notice of appeal within seven days from the date of the judgment
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Mwangi vs Kenya Airways Limited [2003] 486
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