Rukuma v Kinoti (Environment and Land Appeal E011 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 87 (KLR) (23 January 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 87
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 87 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 January 2025
AI Summary
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TypeAppealPostureApplicant seeks extension of time to file and serve a notice of appeal
Holding
The court grants the application for extension of time to file and serve a notice of appeal.
Facts
The applicant was the respondent in a previous appeal that was allowed and awarded damages. The applicant paid professional fees to file an appeal but the notice of appeal was not filed in time.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has established sufficient cause to warrant extension of time to file and serve a notice of appeal.
- Whether the respondent shall suffer due prejudice if the application is granted.
Reasoning
The court finds that the applicant has diligently pursued his appeal and provides plausible reasons to warrant the exercise of discretion.
Outcome
The application is allowed with specified terms.
Orders
- Leave granted to file and serve the requisite notice of appeal within 14 days.
- Applicant to pay costs of the application to the respondent.
- Costs assessed and certified in the sum of Kshs.15,000/=
Remedies
- Extension of time to file and serve a notice of appeal
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