Republic v Christine Syokau Musembi [2013] KEHC 2826 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2826
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2826 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 July 2013
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TypeAppealPostureApplicant seeks to admit appeal out of timeCoramB. Thurana Jaden
Holding
The application is allowed with costs to the respondent
Facts
The applicant was unaware of the orders until the period for appeal had lapsed. The respondent was acquitted due to the complainant's failure to attend court on three occasions and new evidence introduced by the prosecution.
Issues
- Whether the appeal should be admitted out of time
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was inordinate
Reasoning
The delay in filing the appeal was not inordinate and was sufficiently explained. The intended appeal is not frivolous.
Outcome
Allowed
Orders
- Admitting the appeal out of time
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