Mutuku v Gitau (Civil Application 22 of 2020) [2024] KECA 396 (KLR) (18 April 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 396
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 396 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 April 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file Notice of Appeal and Record of AppealCoramJM MATIVO
Holding
The application is dismissed for non-compliance with the court's directions.
Facts
The applicant, Joseph Mutuku, sought an extension of time to file and serve Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal against a judgment issued on 26th June 2006 in Nakuru High Court Case Suit No. 50 of 1980. The applicant claimed he was unwell and unaware of the ruling, and that he now wishes to appeal out of time.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was entitled to an extension of time to file and serve Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal
- Whether the court should consider the application based on the grounds provided
Reasoning
The court dismissed the application as the applicant failed to comply with the court's directions on case management issued on 26th March 2024.
Outcome
Application dismissed
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