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Githuku v Gitau & 11 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E323 of 2022) [2022] KECA 1304 (KLR) (2 December 2022) (Ruling)

[2022] KECA 1304 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
1304
Citation
[2022] KECA 1304 (KLR)
Decided
2 December 2022
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TypeCivil Appeal (Application)PostureApplication for extension of time to file a Memorandum of Appeal and Record of AppealCoramGWN MACHARIA, Gacheru, L. Gacheru
Holding

The Court grants the application for extension of time to file a Memorandum of Appeal and Record of Appeal.

Facts

The applicant filed a suit in the ELC Court seeking an order of cancellation of title deeds and a declaration of ownership. The Court (Gacheru, J.) declared the 1st respondent to be the bona fide owner of the land and directed the cancellation of certain title deeds.

Issues

  1. Whether the application for extension of time to file a Memorandum of Appeal and Record of Appeal is merited.

Reasoning

The Court considers the length of delay, the reason for the delay, the chances of the appeal succeeding, and the degree of prejudice to the respondent. The Court finds that the delay is not inordinate and grants the application.

Outcome

The application for extension of time to file a Memorandum of Appeal and Record of Appeal is granted.

Orders

  • Extension of time to file a Memorandum of Appeal and Record of Appeal

Remedies

  • Opportunity to exercise the right of appeal

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Court of Appeal Rules
Cases cited (1)
  • Leo Sila Mutiso v Helen Wangari Mwangi [1999] 2 EA p231
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