Mwirichia v Gitonga (Civil Application E169 of 2025) [2025] KECA 2225 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 2225
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 2225 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2025
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve the record of appealCoramALI-ARONI, Mboya, Nyamu
Holding
The application is allowed, and the record of appeal be filed and served within 21 days of the date of this ruling.
Facts
The applicant filed a notice of appeal on June 10, 2025, and sought to file the record of appeal out of time due to administrative backlog issues. The respondent opposed the application, citing previous judgments and arguing the appeal is frivolous.
Issues
- Whether to grant the applicant leave to file and serve the record of appeal out of time
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal is reasonable and justifiable
Reasoning
The court exercised its discretion to grant the extension due to the reasonable delay caused by administrative issues and the lack of prejudice to the respondent.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Orders
- The record of appeal be filed and served within 21 days of the date of this ruling
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Salat v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 7 Others (Application 16 of 2014) [2014] KESC 12 (KLR) (Civ) (4 July 2014)
- Abdirahman Abdi also known as Abdirahman Muhumed Abdi v Safi Petroleum Products Ltd. & 6 Others, Civil Application No. Nai. 173 of 2010
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