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Republic v Gichugu Land Disputes Tribunal & 2 others Ex-Parte Samuel Gakono Ngari [2016] KEHC 2087 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 2087 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2087
Citation
[2016] KEHC 2087 (KLR)
Decided
14 October 2016
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureEx-parte application for extension of time and costs orderCoramB.N. OLAO
Holding

The court grants the extension of time for filing the Notice of Motion and allows the costs order.

Facts

The applicant, Samuel Gakono Ngari, sought an extension of time for filing a main Notice of Motion due to delays in the original application. The interested party, Jane Wangeci Kiura, opposed the application, arguing it was filed outside the statutory period.

Issues

  1. Extension of time for filing a Notice of Motion
  2. Costs order

Reasoning

The court finds a reasonable explanation for the delay and extends the time for filing the Notice of Motion.

Outcome

The court grants the extension of time for filing the Notice of Motion and allows the costs order.

Orders

  • Interested party’s Notice of Motion dated 19th May 2015 is dismissed.
  • Ex-parte Applicant’s Notice of Motion dated 22nd January 2014 is allowed.
  • Substantive Notice of Motion to be filed within 14 days of the ruling and served upon the Respondent and interested parties.

Remedies

  • Extension of time for filing the Notice of Motion
  • Costs order

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
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