Mwangang’anzi & 32 others v Kenya Ports Authority & 4 others (Civil Application E096 of 2023) [2024] KECA 698 (KLR) (21 June 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 698
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 698 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 2024
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to lodge Notice of AppealCoramGV ODUNGA, Tunoi, Waki
Holding
The court extended the time for filing the Notice of Appeal and allowed the application
Facts
The applicants sought an extension of time to lodge their Notice of Appeal due to a delay in obtaining the file from previous advocates, which occurred after the statutory period for lodging the appeal had lapsed.
Issues
- Whether to extend the time for filing the Notice of Appeal
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was due to a valid reason
Reasoning
The court considered the justice of the case and the emotive nature of the land issue, allowing the appeal despite the delay.
Outcome
The application for extension of time to lodge the Notice of Appeal was allowed
Orders
- Extend time within which to file and serve the Notice of Appeal and Memorandum of Appeal
Remedies
- Award of costs to the 1st respondent
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