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Mkapa Magea v Jawa Nyundo [2013] KEHC 2100 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 2100 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2100
Citation
[2013] KEHC 2100 (KLR)
Decided
4 October 2013
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureReinstatement of an application to file an appeal out of timeCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding

The application is reinstated for hearing before the Land Division of the court

Facts

The applicant, Mkapa Magea, filed an application to file an appeal out of time against the Judgment of Kwale Magistrate's Court. He was not present at the hearing on 5th August 2013 due to distance and travel inconvenience.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant's failure to attend the hearing was due to inordinate delay
  2. Whether the applicant's reasons for non-attendance are acceptable and excusable

Reasoning

The judge found that the applicant's reasons for non-attendance were acceptable and excusable, and set aside the dismissal of the application dated 8th July 2013.

Outcome

Reinstatement of the application

Orders

  • The application of 8th July 2013 is reinstated for hearing before the Land Division of this Court

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • CHEMWOLO -VS- KUBENDE (1982-88)I KAR
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