Obel v G4S Security Services Kenya Limited (Miscellaneous Application E061 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 3924 (KLR) (22 September 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3924
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 3924 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 September 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureRespondent opposed the applicant's motion to extend time to file an appeal.CoramCN BAARI
The court found that the applicant has not explained the reason for the delay in filing her appeal and has not proved worthy of the court's discretionary power.
Facts
The applicant sought to file an appeal out of time due to her counsel's maternity leave, but the respondent argued that the delay was not justified.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has satisfied the threshold for extension of time to file an appeal.
- Whether the applicant's explanation for the delay is sufficient and whether she is deserving of the court's discretionary power.
Reasoning
The court held that the applicant's explanation for the delay was not supported by evidence and that the delay was not reasonable.
Outcome
The court denied the applicant's motion to extend time to file an appeal.
Orders
- The court denied the applicant's motion to extend time to file an appeal.
Authorities cited
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