Mary Njoki Njenga v Peter Muiruri [2006] KEHC 3113 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3113
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 3113 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 March 2006
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to enlarge the time for filing an appeal, respondent opposes the application.CoramJEANNE GACHECHE
Holding
The application is dismissed as incompetent.
Facts
The applicant, Mary Njoki Njenga, seeks to file an appeal after a decision by the Resident Magistrate, but she claims the delay was due to seeking legal representation.
Issues
- Whether the application for an extension of time to file an appeal is competent.
- Whether the appeal can be heard by the High Court as per the Civil Procedure Rules.
Reasoning
The applicant seeks to file an appeal, but the rules stipulate that appeals from the Children’s Court should be heard by the High Court, not a review.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Orders
- The applicant is at liberty to file another application.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Children’s Act 2001
- Civil Procedure Rules
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