Ndombi Tom Wachakana Osolika v Disciplinary Committee of the Law Society of Kenya [2016] KEHC 1614 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1614
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1614 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 October 2016
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TypeCivil Misc. AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence by the Disciplinary Committee of the Law Society of KenyaCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The court declines to grant leave to file an appeal out of time and dismisses the motion without costs.
Facts
The appellant was convicted for professional misconduct by the Disciplinary Committee of the Law Society of Kenya on September 15, 2014. He filed a Judicial Review application on February 20, 2015, which was eventually compromised. The appellant sought leave to file an appeal out of time and a stay of execution of the conviction order.
Issues
- Whether the appellant should be granted leave to file an appeal out of time
- Whether the appellant should be granted a stay of execution of the conviction order pending appeal
Reasoning
The court finds the appellant's delay in filing an appeal was deliberate and meant to delay the matter. The court also notes that the appeal is not competent as there is no pending appeal.
Outcome
Motion dismissed without costs
Orders
- Motion dismissed without costs
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