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Kitoitoi Ole Mooke v Boniface Taani [2015] KEHC 2983 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 2983 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2983
Citation
[2015] KEHC 2983 (KLR)
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplication for leave to file an appeal out of time and for temporary injunctionCoramMARY M. GITUMBI
Holding

The Application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent

Facts

The Applicant, Kitoitoi Ole Mooke, is a joint administrator of the estate of Mooke Tonou Lila, his late father. The suit property was transferred to the Respondent, Boniface Taani, by way of transmission on 23rd September 2010. The Applicant learned of the Kajiado Land Dispute Tribunal's award dated 13th March 2008 and its adoption in Kajiado Senior Resident Magistrates Case No. 14 of 2008 on 27th May 2008 after the suit property had been transferred to the Respondent.

Issues

  1. Whether the Applicant has shown good and sufficient cause for the delay in filing an appeal
  2. Whether the Applicant has shown good and sufficient cause for the delay in filing judicial review proceedings

Reasoning

The Applicant's explanation for the delay is not convincing, and the court declines to extend time within which to file an appeal or issue any of the other orders sought.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Environmental & Land Court Act
  • Land Disputes Tribunal Act
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