Gachoka & another (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of Ann Muthoni (Deceased)) v Kenya Power & Lighting Company Ltd (Civil Application E054 of 2021) [2022] KECA 1192 (KLR) (26 October 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1192
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 1192 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 October 2022
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureRespondent sought to extend time to file and serve a record of appealCoramF. SICHALE
Holding
The court granted the application to extend time for the applicants to file and serve a record of appeal and ordered that costs of the application abide the outcome of the appeal.
Facts
The applicants were dissatisfied with the judgment of Mulwa J dated November 17, 2016, and had lodged a notice of appeal on November 25, 2016. However, they were not notified of the proceedings until December 7, 2019.
Issues
- Extension of time to file and serve a record of appeal
- Costs of the application
Reasoning
The court granted the extension due to the applicants' lack of knowledge about the proceedings, which was due to the court's inadvertence.
Outcome
The application was granted.
Orders
- Extension of time for the applicants to file and serve a record of appeal
- Costs of the application to abide the outcome of the appeal
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