Langat v Chepkwony (Suing as the administrator by limited grant of the Estate of Kaplachan Maritim) (Civil Application E005 of 2023) [2023] KECA 799 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 799
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 799 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 June 2023
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file an appeal out of timeCoramFA OCHIENG
Holding
The court granted the application for extension of time to file an appeal out of time.
Facts
The applicant's notice of appeal was struck out after being lodged after the statutory period without leave of court due to delays caused by registry personnel and internet connectivity issues.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's notice of appeal was filed out of time
- Whether the court had jurisdiction to hear the application for extension of time
Reasoning
The court found that the delay in filing the notice of appeal was not deliberate and was caused by external factors beyond the applicant's control.
Outcome
Granted
Orders
- Allowed the application for extension of time to file an appeal out of time
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