Nashon Oburenyi v Ibrahim Omulokoli Ando [2021] KEELC 501 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 501
- Citation
- [2021] KEELC 501 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 December 2021
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TypeApplication for Extension of Time to File AppealPostureApplication dismissedCoramD. O. OHUNGO
Holding
The application is dismissed as the delay was not reasonable and the applicant did not provide a satisfactory explanation.
Facts
The applicant, Nashon Oburenyi, sought an extension of time to file an appeal against a judgment delivered on 29 October 2019. He claimed sickness and the pandemic as reasons for the delay.
Issues
- Reason for the delay
- Plausibility of the delay
Reasoning
The court considered the principles for extension of time and found that the delay was not reasonable. The applicant's explanation of sickness and the pandemic was not satisfactory.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Each party to bear own costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Magistrates' Courts Act, 2015
- Environment and Land Court Act, 2011
Cases cited (1)
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 7 others [2014] eKLR
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