Mutugi & another (Suing as the Legal Representatives of Samuel Mugera Mutugi (Deceased)) v Oewa & another (Civil Application E073 of 2021) [2025] KECA 1329 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1329
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1329 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 July 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve Notice of AppealCoramGW NGENYE-MACHARIA, P. J. O. OTIENO
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents
Facts
The applicants sought an extension of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal in the High Court of Kenya at Mombasa, challenging a trial court decision that found the respondents fully liable for a fatal road accident and awarded damages.
Issues
- Whether the applicants are entitled to an extension of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal is inordinate and justifiable
Reasoning
The court found the delay in filing the appeal to be inordinate and unjustified, citing laches and dilatory conduct by the applicants. The court emphasized the need for expedition in the pursuit of justice and discouraged indolence and dilatoriness.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- The Notice of Motion dated 20th August 2021 is hereby dismissed with costs to the respondents
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Mae Properties Limited vs. Joseph Kibe & another [2017] KECA 238 (KLR)
- Martin Kabaya vs. David Mungania Kiambi Nyeri Civil Application no 12 of 2015
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat vs. IEBC & 6 Others [2013] eKLR
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