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CLAYWORKS LTD v DAVID GITAHI NJUGUNA [2008] KEHC 1377 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 1377 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1377
Citation
[2008] KEHC 1377 (KLR)
Decided
9 October 2008
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to extend time to file an appealCoramH. M. OKWENGU
Holding

The applicant's notice of motion is allowed, and the applicant is ordered to file and serve his memorandum of appeal within 15 days from the date of this order.

Facts

The judgment was delivered on 17th June, 2008 without notice to the applicant or his advocate. The applicant's advocate only learned about the judgment about a month later.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant has timely filed the notice of motion for extension of time to file an appeal
  2. Whether the delay in filing the appeal is justifiable

Reasoning

The court considers the delay caused by lack of notice and allows the extension of time.

Outcome

The applicant's notice of motion is allowed.

Orders

  • The applicant shall file and serve his memorandum of appeal within 15 days from the date of this order.
  • Costs of this application shall be in the intended appeal.
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