Clement O. Sakiri v Anyumba (Civil Application E170 of 2021) [2022] KECA 505 (KLR) (28 April 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 505
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 505 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2022
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time for lodging a Notice of Appeal and Record of AppealCoramPO KIAGE
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs as the applicant has not satisfactorily explained the cause of the delay.
Facts
The applicant, Clement O. Sakiri, sought to extend time for lodging his Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal due to a change in his legal representation after the impugned judgment was delivered.
Issues
- Whether the delay in lodging the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal is inordinate
- Whether the applicant has a reasonable explanation for the delay
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant failed to provide evidence of actions taken to have the appeal lodged in time and that the delay was not reasonable.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat -vs- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 7others [2014] eKLR
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo -vs- Paul Kipkorir Kibet [2018] eKLR
- Rajesh Rughani-vs-fty Investments Limited & another [2016] eKLR
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