Muhia v Thuku (Civil Application E255 of 2023) [2023] KECA 1273 (KLR) (27 October 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1273
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 1273 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2023
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication to file an appeal out of timeCoramPM GACHOKA
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The appellant filed a notice of preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of the High Court to hear a civil case filed by the respondent. The respondent claimed the appellant, who was his advocate, had illegally withheld documents and refused to return them.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has reasonable grounds to file an appeal out of time
- Whether the reasons for delay are plausible and satisfactory
Reasoning
The court found that the reasons for delay were not plausible and that the applicant did not demonstrate reasonable grounds to file an appeal out of time. The court also noted that the applicant did not follow the procedural requirements for filing an appeal.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Fakir Mohammed vs. Joseph Mugambi & 2 others (2005) eKLR
- Muringa Company Ltd vs. Archdiocese of Nairobi Registered Trustees, Civil Application No. 190 of 2019
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo vs. Paul Kipkorir Kibet [2018] eKLR
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