Lenjo & another (Legal representatives of Estate of Edward Lenjo Musamuli - Deceased) v Isangawishi Group Ranch (Civil Application E039 of 2024) [2026] KECA 56 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 56
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 56 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication to deem Notice of Appeal withdrawnCoramA. K. MURGOR, DR. K. I. LAIBUTA, G. W. NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The Notice of Appeal dated 9th August 2021 and lodged in the registry at Voi High Court on 13th August 2021 should be deemed as withdrawn.
Facts
The respondent filed an application seeking revocation of grant of letters of administration issued to the applicants. The applicants filed a Notice of Appeal, which was later deemed withdrawn.
Issues
- Whether the Notice of Appeal dated 9th August 2021 and lodged in the registry at Voi High Court on 13th August 2021 should be deemed as withdrawn.
- Whether the Notice of Appeal was filed with the intention of prosecuting the appeal.
Reasoning
The Court found that the respondent did not take any further steps to prosecute the appeal within 60 days of lodging the Notice of Appeal, and that the Notice of Appeal was merely a signal that an impending appeal existed.
Outcome
The applicants' Notice of Motion dated 2nd April 2024 is hereby allowed as prayed with costs to the applicants.
Orders
- The Notice of Appeal dated 9th August 2021 and lodged in the registry at Voi High Court on 13th August 2021 should be deemed as withdrawn.
Remedies
- Costs to the applicants.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Rule 84(1) of this Court's Rules, 2022
Cases cited (2)
- Muzaer Musafee Essajee & another vs. Anne Njeri Mwangi (2021) KECA 716 (KLR)
- Transnational Bank Limited vs. Daniel Munene Kabogo (2009) KECA 402 (KLR)
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