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Republic v General appearing for the Minister In Charge Roads Government of Kenya & another; Ex-parte: Nyoro Construction Company Limited [2021] KECA 951 (KLR)

[2021] KECA 951 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
951
Citation
[2021] KECA 951 (KLR)
Decided
19 February 2021
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file an appealCoramHANNAH OKWENGU
Holding

The Court allows the applicant's motion and extends time for the applicant to file and serve a record of appeal within 21 days from the date of the judgment.

Facts

Nyoro Construction Company Limited filed a notice of appeal against the High Court's decision on 11th November, 2019, but was unable to file the record of appeal due to receiving certified copies of the proceedings and judgment on 4th March, 2020, and challenges arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to file an appeal
  2. Whether the applicant demonstrated due diligence in observing the timelines set in law

Reasoning

The Court exercised its discretionary power to grant the extension due to the applicant's plausible reasons for the delay and the lack of prejudice to the respondent.

Outcome

The applicant's motion is granted.

Orders

  • Extension of time for the applicant to file and serve a record of appeal within 21 days from the date of the judgment

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Leo Sila Mutiso v. Rose Wangari Mwangi, CA No. Nai. 255 of 1997
  • Imperial Bank Limited (In Receivership) & another v Alnashir Popat & 18 others [2018] eKLR
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