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Joseph Gitau Kinyanjui V Jackline Atieno [2012] KEHC 1894 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 1894 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1894
Citation
[2012] KEHC 1894 (KLR)
Decided
1 October 2012
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant seeks extension of time to file an appeal against orders of Children's CourtCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding

Appellant's appeal is dismissed as he has not explained the delay and does not have an arguable case

Facts

Appellant was ordered to pay interim maintenance and undergo DNA testing, which he claims he was lured into by the Respondent

Issues

  1. Delay in filing appeal
  2. Fair hearing before Children's Court

Reasoning

Appellant did not explain the delay of over a year since the order for interim maintenance and DNA testing was made. He also did not show good reasons for the delay or an arguable case.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Costs in the cause
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