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TABAKI FREIGHT SERVICES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v AOKO MIDIWO ODEMBO T/A BINTI LEGACY BOOKSHOP [2006] KEHC 271 (KLR)

[2006] KEHC 271 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
271
Citation
[2006] KEHC 271 (KLR)
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TypeMisc Civil CasePostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramJ.L.A. OSIEMO
Holding

The application is allowed. The applicant to file appeal within 7 days from the date of this ruling. Costs to be costs in the appeal.

Facts

The plaintiff/applicant had applied for the material judgment to be typed to enable them to prepare the Memorandum of Appeal but did not receive the same until 3-10-05. The matter was heard on 7-4-04 and Judgment was delivered on 20-5-04, dismissing the applicant's claim.

Issues

  1. Whether to grant leave to appeal out of time
  2. Reasons for delay in filing the appeal

Reasoning

The court exercised its discretion to grant leave to appeal out of time, considering the length of delay, the reason for the delay, and the chances of appeal succeeding.

Outcome

Allowed

Orders

  • The applicant to file appeal within 7 days from the date of this ruling
  • Costs to be costs in the appeal

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • LEO SILA MUTISO Vs. ROSE HELLEN WANGARI MWANGI – CIVIL APPLICATION NO. NAI 251 OF 1997
  • GRINDLAYS BANK INTERNATIONAL (K) LTD. V. GEORGE BARBOOR – CIVIL APPLICATION NO. NAI – 251 OF 1995
  • TRADE BANK LTD (In liquidation) V. LZ ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION LTD AND ANOTHER – CIVIL APPLICATION NO. NAI. 282 OF 1998
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