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SARAH REDEMPTA NTHAMBI v EPHANTUS KARANJA MAINA [2009] KEHC 3310 (KLR)

[2009] KEHC 3310 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3310
Citation
[2009] KEHC 3310 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant seeks to extend time to file record of appealCoramH. M. OKWENGU
Holding

The court extends time to file record of appeal but sets aside stay of execution pending appeal

Facts

Appellant failed to file record of appeal within 30 days due to delay in obtaining typed copies of proceedings. Proceedings were ready for collection on 11th February, 2009.

Issues

  1. Whether to extend time to file record of appeal
  2. Whether to set aside stay of execution pending appeal

Reasoning

The court finds the applicant failed to comply with the condition of filing record of appeal within 30 days. The court exercises its discretion to extend time but notes the applicant's lack of zealousness in pursuing the appeal.

Outcome

The court extends time to file record of appeal but sets aside stay of execution pending appeal

Orders

  • Extend time to file record of appeal
  • Set aside stay of execution pending appeal

Remedies

  • Allow respondent to execute decree

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Order XLIX Rule 5 of the Civil Procedure Rules
  • Egerton University vs Republic [2004] 2KLR 132
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