Dominic Paul Watene Kyenze v Benjamin Muindi Nthuka [2012] KEHC 3936 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3936
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 3936 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2012
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TypeAppealPostureApplicant seeks leave to file a memorandum of appeal out of timeCoramJ.M. NGUGI
Holding
The court grants leave to file the Applicant's Memorandum of Appeal out of time
Facts
The Applicant was the Plaintiff in a suit dismissed by the Kilungu Resident Magistrate's Court. He seeks to file an appeal against the dismissal, but the statutory period for filing the appeal had expired.
Issues
- Whether the Applicant has good and sufficient cause for not filing the appeal on time
- Whether the court should exercise its discretion to grant leave to file the appeal out of time
Reasoning
The court grants leave due to the Applicant's explanation of the delay and the arguable nature of the appeal, balancing the need for justice with the importance of orderly legal proceedings.
Outcome
The court grants leave to file the Applicant's Memorandum of Appeal out of time
Orders
- The Memorandum of Appeal annexed to the Applicant's draft Memorandum of Appeal be deemed as duly filed upon the payment by the Applicant of requisite court fees
- The Applicant pays the costs of this Application
Remedies
- Leave to file the Applicant's Memorandum of Appeal out of time
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
- Leo Sila Mutiso v. Rose Hellen Wangari Mwangi (Civil Application No. NAI 251 of 1997)
- Grindlays Bank International (K) Ltd v. George Barboor (Civil Application No. 257 of 1995)
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