Igweta & another v Kathambi & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E442 of 2024) [2025] KECA 457 (KLR) (7 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 457
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 457 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication to withdraw Notice of AppealCoramFA OCHIENG, LA ACHODE, AO MUCHELULE
Holding
The Court finds that the respondents failed to file the appeal within 30 days as directed by the court, and the notice of appeal is marked as withdrawn.
Facts
The deceased Silas Kamuta Igweta passed away on 17th February 2024, and his two wives and their families had a dispute over his burial site. The High Court ordered that Silas be buried at Laivangi/Mumui, but the applicants sought an order to withdraw the Notice of Appeal.
Issues
- Whether the Notice of Appeal should be deemed withdrawn due to the failure to file the appeal within 30 days.
- Whether the applicants' failure to file the appeal within the time specified by the court constitutes a failure to take an essential step in the appeal.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the respondents did not file their appeal within the 30-day period, and thus the notice of appeal is deemed withdrawn.
Outcome
The Notice of Appeal is deemed withdrawn, and the order for stay of execution is vacated.
Orders
- The Notice of Appeal is deemed withdrawn.
- The order for stay of execution is vacated.
Remedies
- The respondents shall pay the applicants the costs of the application dated 27th August 2024.
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