Godfrey Oduori Ondero v Redemptor Teddy Were & another [2020] KEELC 1414 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1414
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 1414 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Environment and Land CourtCoramA. OMOLLO
Holding
The court grants an extension of time for filing the notice of appeal by fourteen (14) days from the date of the ruling.
Facts
The plaintiff was unable to meet his advocate due to COVID-19 control measures, which delayed the filing of an appeal against the judgment.
Issues
- Whether the delay to file the notice of appeal is excusable
- Whether the court should grant an extension of time for filing the notice of appeal
Reasoning
The court finds the explanation for the delay reasonable and exercises its discretion to extend the time for filing the appeal due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outcome
The application for extension of time for filing the notice of appeal is granted.
Orders
- Extension of time for filing the notice of appeal by fourteen (14) days from the date of the ruling
- Stay of execution of the costs taxed on 8/7/2020
- Deposit of 50% of taxed costs in an escrow account opened in the joint names of the advocates on record for the parties
Remedies
- Extension of time for filing the notice of appeal
- Stay of execution of the costs taxed on 8/7/2020
- Deposit of 50% of taxed costs in an escrow account
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Court of Appeal Rules
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