Namu (Legal representative to Estate of Namu Njanguru) v Njeru (Civil Application 84 of 2020) [2023] KECA 695 (KLR) (24 March 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 695
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 695 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 March 2023
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file notice of appealCoramJ MOHAMMED, JA
Holding
The court denies the application for extension of time and stay of execution.
Facts
The applicant, Jeremiah Njue Namu, seeks an extension of time to file a notice of appeal against a judgment delivered on March 12, 2020, due to a delay in filing the notice of appeal due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Issues
- Whether to extend the time limit for filing the notice of appeal
- Whether to grant a stay of execution and prohibition order pending the appeal
Reasoning
The court finds the delay in filing the appeal to be inordinate and not sufficiently explained, and the chances of success of the appeal are not overwhelming.
Outcome
Application denied
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Fakir Mohammed v Joseph Mugambi & 2 others (2005) eKLR
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