Mbugua (Suing on his behalf and on behalf members of Bedsango River Farmers Group) v Archdiocese of Nairobi Registered Trustees & 2 others (Civil Application E355 of 2024) [2025] KECA 588 (KLR) (28 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 588
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 588 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 March 2025
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve a record and memorandum of appealCoramP. O. KIAGE
Holding
The court grants the extension of time for the applicant to file and serve the record and memorandum of appeal within 14 days.
Facts
The applicant, Boniface Mbugua, seeks an extension of time to file and serve an appeal against the judgment of the Environment and Land Court dated 12th October 2022. He claims he was unable to pay fees due to severe illness and was hospitalized.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing the appeal is inordinate
- Whether the applicant's medical condition justifies an extension of time
Reasoning
The court considers the applicant's medical condition and the reasons for the delay, concluding that the delay is not inordinate and grants the extension.
Outcome
Extension of time granted
Orders
- Extension of time for 14 days to file and serve the record and memorandum of appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Leo Sila Mutiso vs. Hellen Wangari Mwangi [1999] 2 EA 231
- Abdul Azizi Ngoma vs Mathayo [1976] KLR 61
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