Gatimu v Gatimu (Civil Application E151 of 2025) [2025] KECA 2097 (KLR) (28 November 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 2097
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 2097 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 November 2025
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve a Notice of AppealCoramS. ole KANTAI
Holding
The application for extension of time to file a Notice of Appeal is allowed. The Notice of Appeal should be filed within ten (10) days of the date of this ruling.
Facts
The applicant, Jecinta Waithimu Gatimu, sought to extend the time to file a Notice of Appeal against the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Meru delivered on 3rd September, 2025. She claimed she was unaware that she had only 14 days to file the Notice of Appeal and that she had delayed in instructing a lawyer.
Issues
- Whether to extend the time to file a Notice of Appeal
- Whether the applicant has an arguable appeal
Reasoning
The court allowed the application due to the applicant's lack of legal knowledge and the slight delay in filing the application, which was reasonably explained.
Outcome
The application for extension of time to file a Notice of Appeal is granted.
Orders
- Notice of Appeal to be filed within ten (10) days of the date of this ruling
Remedies
- Costs of the Motion will be in the appeal
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