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Meru County Assembly & 2 others v Muriuki & 5 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E128 & E130 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2022] KECA 1280 (KLR) (18 November 2022) (Ruling)

[2022] KECA 1280 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
1280
Citation
[2022] KECA 1280 (KLR)
Decided
18 November 2022
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's judgment and decreeCoramA.K. Murgor, F. Sichahe, F. Tuiott
Holding

The appeals are struck out with costs to the applicant.

Facts

The Meru County Assembly and Jacob Karari appealed against the High Court's judgment, while Kenneth Muriuki and Meru County Assembly Service Board sought to strike out the appeals.

Issues

  1. Failure to serve the notice of appeal within the prescribed time frame
  2. Lack of extension of time for service of the notice and record of appeal

Reasoning

The Court found that the notice of appeal was not served on the applicant within the prescribed seven-day period and that the respondents did not seek an extension of time for service.

Outcome

The appeals are struck out with costs.

Orders

  • The notices and records of appeal lodged in this Court on 30th November 2021 in respect of Civil Appeals Nos. E128 and E130 of 2021 are hereby struck out with costs to the applicant.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Rule 77(1) and (2), 84, and 90 of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2010
  • Article 159(2)(c) of the Constitution of Kenya
  • Daniel Nkirimpa Monirel vs Sayialel Ole Koilel & 4 Others [2016] eKLR
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