Muteti v Ragos Transing Limited & 2 others (Civil Application E262 of 2021) [2022] KECA 733 (KLR) (20 May 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 733
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 733 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 May 2022
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file an Appeal and Record of AppealCoramOLE KANTAI
Holding
The court grants the application and allows the applicant to file the record of appeal within 30 days of the ruling.
Facts
The applicant, Nicholas Wambua Muteti, filed a Notice of Appeal within the prescribed time but was unable to file the appeal due to financial constraints and the COVID-19 pandemic. He lost contact with his lawyers and could not travel to Nairobi.
Issues
- Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to file an appeal
- Whether the reasons for the delay are sufficient to justify the extension
Reasoning
The court considers the applicant's explanation of the delay and the reasons for it, including financial constraints and the pandemic, and grants the extension based on the applicant's arguable appeal and the importance of allowing the applicant to have another chance.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- The record of appeal should be filed within 30 days of the ruling
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Muchugi Kiragu v James Muchai Kiragu & anor [1998] eKLR
- Fakir Mohamed v Joseph Mugambi & 2 others Civil Application No 332 of 2004; [2005] KECA 216 (KLR)
- City Chemist (Nbi) & anor v Oriental Commercial Bank Limited Civil Application Nai 302 of 2008 (ur)
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