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Josephat Mulongo Wekesa v Clerk County Council of Lugari [2016] KEHC 1147 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 1147 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1147
Citation
[2016] KEHC 1147 (KLR)
Decided
1 December 2016
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks extension of time to file appealCoramC. KARIUKI
Holding

The court grants the applicant's application to file his appeal within 14 days of the ruling

Facts

The applicant failed to file an appeal within the time ordered by the court, claiming he was not informed about the ruling delivered on June 18, 2015.

Issues

  1. Whether the court should extend time for the applicant to file his appeal
  2. Whether the applicant's failure to file the appeal was due to lack of notification

Reasoning

The court considers the underlying principles of extending time and finds the applicant's reasons genuine, allowing him to file the appeal within the given period.

Outcome

The applicant is granted an extension of time to file his appeal within 14 days of the ruling

Orders

  • The applicant is allowed to file his appeal within 14 days of this ruling

Remedies

  • The costs of the application will be to the respondent

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • NICHOLAS KIPTOO ARAP KORIR SALAT VS. THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION & 7 OTHERS [2014] eKLR
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