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KANYOTTA HOLDINGS LIMITED v KENYA SHELL LIMITED [2012] KEHC 607 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 607 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
607
Citation
[2012] KEHC 607 (KLR)
Decided
21 November 2012
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TypeCivilPosturePreliminary objection on jurisdictionCoramA. MABEYA
Holding

The preliminary objection fails, and the Defendant's Notice of Motion is fixed for hearing.

Facts

The Plaintiff filed a notice of motion against the Defendant, seeking to extend time for filing a Notice of Appeal. The Defendant opposed the motion, citing a pending application in the Court of Appeal.

Issues

  1. Whether the court has jurisdiction to grant the orders sought in the defendant's motion
  2. Whether the pending application in the Court of Appeal bars the prosecution of the application

Reasoning

The court found the objection to be a pure point of law and not a matter of fact. The court exercised its discretion under Section 7 of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act to extend the time for filing a Notice of Appeal.

Outcome

The Plaintiff's application for extension of time is allowed.

Orders

  • The Defendant's Notice of Motion dated 13th August, 2012 is fixed for hearing on a date agreed by the parties.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Section 7 of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act Cap 9 Laws of Kenya
  • Rule 80 of the Court of Appeal Rules
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