In re Estate of Stephen Nzomo Mwatu (Deceased) (Civil Application E454 of 2021) [2022] KECA 659 (KLR) (8 July 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 659
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 659 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 July 2022
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file notice of appealCoramMSA MAKHANDIA, Odunga
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The applicant, Teresia Mukui Nzomo, sought to file a notice of appeal against a ruling and orders of the High Court of Kenya at Machakos, delivered by Justice Odunga on 23rd February 2021, due to delays caused by her previous counsel and legal fees disputes.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application for extension of time to file a notice of appeal should be granted
- Whether the applicant was at fault for the delay in filing the notice of appeal
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant was not at fault for the delay in filing the notice of appeal and that the application was frivolous and an abuse of the court process. The court also noted that the distribution of the deceased's estate had been completed and that litigation should come to an end.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs to the respondents
Authorities cited
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