Cattwright v Public Service Commission & another (Civil Application E493 of 2025) [2025] KECA 2030 (KLR) (28 November 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 2030
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 2030 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 November 2025
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file an appealCoramW. KARANJA
Holding
The Court allowed the application and ordered that the record of appeal be filed and served within 14 days from the date of the ruling.
Facts
The applicant, Owino Jacob Cattwright, sought an extension of time to file an appeal against the judgment of the Employment and Labour Relations Court dated 21st February 2025. The 1st respondent, Public Service Commission, opposed the application.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was aggrieved by the judgment of the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
- Whether the applicant had served the letter bespeaking the proceedings on the respondents.
Reasoning
The Court found that the applicant did not need to seek an extension of time as he had 60 days to file the record of appeal after receiving the typed proceedings and certificate of delay. The Court noted that the delay was not too long and did not punish the applicant for counsel's ineptitude.
Outcome
The application was granted.
Orders
- The record of appeal be filed and served within 14 days from the date of the ruling.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Mwangi -vs- Kenya Airways Ltd (2003) KRL 486.
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