George Okimaru Iraru (as legal representative of the Estate of Habel Iraru Okimaru) v Margaret Welime Wanjala (as legal representative of the Estate of David Wanjala Welime) [2020] KEELC 3771 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3771
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 3771 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramBoaz N. Olao
Holding
The applicant's notice of motion is dismissed with no order as to costs
Facts
The case involves a dispute over the ownership of a land parcel between the plaintiff's deceased father and the defendant's deceased husband. The suit was initially filed by the plaintiff's father and dismissed with costs.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's failure to file a Notice of Appeal was due to financial reasons
- Whether the intended appeal is just and fair
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to extend the time for filing an appeal
Reasoning
The court found the delay of two years to be inordinate and the applicant's explanation for the delay was not convincing. The court also found the grounds for appeal to be weak and not in the interest of fair administration of justice.
Outcome
Dismissed with no order as to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Appellate Jurisdiction Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (3)
- KENYA AIRPORTS AUTHORITY & ANOTHER v. TIMOTHY DUVI MUTUNGI C.A Civil Application No 165 of 2013 [2014 eKLR]
- BI – MACH ENGINEERS LTD v. JAMES KAHORO MWANGI 2011 eKLR
- FAKIR MOHAMMED v. JOSEPH MUGAMBI & OTHERS C.A Civil Application No 332 of 2004
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