Githinji v Kenya Medical Research Institute & 6 others (Civil Application E705 of 2024) [2025] KECA 1556 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1556
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1556 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2025
The application is found to be merited and the applicants are granted leave to file and serve a Record of Appeal against the judgment within thirty (30) days of the date of delivery of this ruling.
Facts
The applicants sought an extension of time to file their Record of Appeal against the judgment delivered by the Employment and Labour Relations Court on 26th October 2023. They averred that they filed the Notice of Appeal and typed proceedings within the time provided for in the law, but failed to file the record of appeal in time.
Issues
- Whether the application for extension of time is merited
- Whether the applicants have demonstrated good and sufficient cause for the delay
Reasoning
The court considered the applicants' averments and the 1st respondent's submissions, noting that the applicants had filed the Notice of Appeal and typed proceedings within the time provided for in the law. However, the court found no inordinate delay and granted the application.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- The applicants are granted leave to file and serve a Record of Appeal against the judgment within thirty (30) days of the date of delivery of this ruling.
- Each party shall meet their own costs of the application.
Remedies
- Extension of time to file a Record of Appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Court of Appeal Rules 2022
- Employment and Labour Relations Court Rules
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