ATTORNEY-GENERAL & another v CHRISTINA KULOLA [2009] KEHC 607 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 607
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 607 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 November 2009
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of Principal Magistrate Mrs. L. Achode dated 21st March, 2003CoramJ. B. OJWANG
Holding
The appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The respondent filed a suit out of time, and the appellants challenged the trial court's decision on various grounds.
Issues
- Limitation of Actions Act (Cap.22)
- Public Authorities Limitation Act (Cap. 39, Laws of Kenya)
- Burden of proof for leave to file suit out of time
- Reasons for delay in issuing letters of administration
- Relevance of factors considered by the trial court
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court's decision was not erroneous and that the appellants failed to establish any grounds for appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Public Authorities Limitation Act (Cap. 39, Laws of Kenya)
- Limitation of Actions Act (Cap.22)
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