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Mareka & Company Advocate v Zekhem Construction (Kenya) [2014] KEHC 545 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 545 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
545
Citation
[2014] KEHC 545 (KLR)
Decided
17 October 2014
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TypeChamber Summons ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file Notice of ObjectionCoramR. E OUGO
Holding

The Court denied the application for an extension of time to file the Notice of Objection.

Facts

The applicant, a lawyer, sought an extension of time to file a Notice of Objection due to a clerical error resulting in the non-attendance at a court ruling on a bill of costs.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to file the Notice of Objection
  2. Whether the applicant's delay in filing the Notice of Objection is justified

Reasoning

The Court found that the applicant had not shown sufficient justification for the delay and that the applicant's delay in filing the application was unreasonable.

Outcome

Denied

Orders

  • The application for an extension of time to file the Notice of Objection was denied

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Advocates (Remuneration) Order
  • Advocates Act, Cap 16 of the Laws of Kenya
  • Taxation of Costs
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