Kananu v Aruja & 4 others (Civil Application E006 of 2025) [2025] KECA 569 (KLR) (7 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 569
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 569 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for leave to file and serve the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal out of timeCoramS. OLE KANTAI
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The applicant Janet Kananu was dissatisfied with the judgment and rulings of the Meru Environment and Land Court (ELC) and wanted to appeal, but was time barred. The respondents were demolishing the applicant's home and structures, and the process of fixing boundaries was conducted secretly without the applicant's participation.
Issues
- Whether to extend the time for appealing against the judgment and subsequent rulings/orders in Meru Environment and Land Court (ELC) No. 16 of 2018
- Whether the intended appeal is arguable
Reasoning
The applicant did not explain the delay in filing the application and the notice of appeal. The Court agrees with the respondents that they will be prejudiced if the application is granted.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Orders
- The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Leo Sila Mutiso vs. Rose Hellen Wangari Mwangi [1999] 2 EA 231
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