Mariqueta Nkoyai M’Thiringi & another v District Land Adjudication & Settlement Officer Karama Adjudication Section & another [2021] KEELC 234 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 234
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 234 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 December 2021
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for extension of time to file judicial review proceedingsCoramHON. C.K. NZILI, Miss Gatheru for Aketch for applicants, Kieti for 1st and 2nd respondents
Holding
The application for extension of time to file a notice of motion is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The applicants sought leave to file judicial review proceedings against the respondents, but delayed due to instruction fees and court systems being down. They also failed to seek leave within the 60-day validity period of the consent to sue.
Issues
- Locus standi
- Timelines for judicial review proceedings
- Extension of time to file notice of motion
Reasoning
The applicants failed to demonstrate capacity to file the substantive motion, and their failure to seek and file vital documents accompanying the application for leave is fatal.
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Law Reform Act
- Fair and Administrative Actions Act 2015
Cases cited (1)
- Republic –vs- Kenya Revenue Authority Exparte Stanley Mombo Amuti [2018] eKLR
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