Geoffrey Mutia v Desderio Njebi M’nkanatha & 5 others [2021] KEELC 1918 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1918
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 1918 (KLR)
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TypeMiscellaneous Environmental and Land CasePostureApplication for stay of execution and leave to appeal out of timeCoramHON. C.K. NZILI, C/A: Kananu
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents
Facts
The applicant brought an application seeking a temporary stay of execution of a decree and leave to appeal out of time due to inability to travel or instruct counsel following the death of his spouse and the Covid-19 pandemic travel restrictions. The lower court rendered a judgment on 27 February 2020.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing an appeal was reasonable given the circumstances
- Whether the applicant's explanation for the delay was convincing
Reasoning
The court found the applicant's explanation for the delay unconvincing and inordinate, and that he did not take reasonable steps to establish the fate of his case or lodge an appeal. The respondents were prejudiced by the applicant's actions.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs to the respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Salat v IEBC & 7 others (2014) eKLR
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