Josephat Mulongo Wekesa v Clerk County Council of Lugari [2016] KEHC 1147 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the court should extend time for the applicant to file his appeal
- 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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