MZEE IDDI v SALHA SAID FARAJ [2006] KEHC 558 (KLR)
- 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
- Procrastination by counsel
- Delay in filing appeal
- 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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