FLAMINGO BOTTLERS LTD. vs BENARD MWANGI [2003] KEHC 747 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 747
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 747 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellants seek to extend the time for filing an appealCoramALNASHIR VISRAM
Holding
The court allows the application and orders the advocate to pay the respondent's thrown away costs
Facts
The appeal was filed on June 3, 2003, but the last day for filing was May 30, 2003, a Friday. The Appellants' advocate, Henry Aminga, filed the appeal on the next working day due to a mistake.
Issues
- Extension of time for filing an appeal
- Veracity of the advocate's statements
Reasoning
The court finds that it would be unfair to punish the Appellant for a mistake of their advocate and accepts the advocate's explanation.
Outcome
The application is allowed
Orders
- Order that Mr. Aminga do personally pay the Respondent's thrown away costs
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