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MZEE IDDI v SALHA SAID FARAJ [2006] KEHC 558 (KLR)

[2006] KEHC 558 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
558
Citation
[2006] KEHC 558 (KLR)
Decided
30 November 2006
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks stay of proceedings and enlargement of time to appealCoramD.K. MARAGA
Holding

The application is allowed, and the Applicant is ordered to file and serve his memorandum of appeal within 15 days. Pending the appeal, the proceedings in the lower court are stayed.

Facts

The Applicant seeks to stay proceedings in CMCC number 5226 of 2003 and extend time to appeal a ruling dismissing his application for leave to further amend his plaint.

Issues

  1. Procrastination by counsel
  2. Delay in filing appeal
  3. Preservation of right to raise adverse possession claim

Reasoning

The court found the Applicant's delay was not unreasonable and allowed the application. The court also noted the Applicant's intention to raise adverse possession claims in separate proceedings.

Outcome

Application allowed

Orders

  • Order to file and serve memorandum of appeal within 15 days
  • Stay of proceedings in lower court pending appeal

Remedies

  • Stay of proceedings in lower court
  • Order to file and serve memorandum of appeal

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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