Njoroge v Thika Farmers Group Ltd (Civil Appeal (Application) E001 of 2026) [2026] KECA 526 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 526
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 526 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2026
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TypeCivil Appeal (Application)PostureRespondent opposed the application for extension of time to file an appeal out of time.CoramMUNYAO SILA
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The appellant, Michael Njoroge, sought to file an appeal against the judgment of the High Court at Thika delivered on 15 May 2025, but was unable to do so due to delays in obtaining proceedings and decree.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's application for extension of time to file an appeal out of time is valid.
- Whether the appellant has an arguable appeal and the interest of justice and fair play warrant the extension of time.
Reasoning
The court found the application to be fatally defective due to the lack of a copy of the judgment, unexplained delay, and failure to copy the respondent's advocate with the letters asking for certified copies of proceedings and decree.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Orders
- The application is dismissed with costs.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Leo Sila Mutiso vs Rose Hellen Wangari Mwangi (1999) 2 EA 231
- Anti-Counterfeit Authority vs Francis John Wanyange & 4 Others, Court of Appeal at Nairobi, Civil Application No. 147 of 2019
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