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Delmonte Kenya Limited v Kariuki (Civil Application E015 of 2021) [2026] KECA 245 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

[2026] KECA 245 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
245
Citation
[2026] KECA 245 (KLR)
Decided
13 February 2026
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal and Record of AppealCoramD. K. MUSINGA, MUMBI NGUGI, G. V. ODUNGA
Holding

The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted an extension of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal.

Facts

Delmonte Kenya Limited sought an extension of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal against Patrick Njuguna Kariuki's judgment in Industrial Court Cause No. 953 of 2011, dated 26th October 2012. The decretal amount of Kshs. 8,863,282.20 was released to the respondent in satisfaction of the decree.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant had an arguable appeal
  2. Whether the single judge failed to consider relevant factors in dismissing the application

Reasoning

The single judge failed to consider relevant factors, including rulings of this court annexed to the application, and the applicant's intent to pursue the appeal.

Outcome

The application is allowed.

Orders

  • Extension of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal

Remedies

  • Extension of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal
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