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Republic v Tax Appeals Tribunal Ex parte Diamond Industries Limited [2016] KEHC 2426 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 2426 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2426
Citation
[2016] KEHC 2426 (KLR)
Decided
26 October 2016
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureRespondent seeks to strike out the applicant's Motion for failure to file within time, while the applicant seeks extension of timeCoramG V Odunga
Holding

The applicant's application for extension of time is granted, and the Motion is deemed to have been filed and served within time

Facts

The applicant failed to file its Motion within the prescribed time due to delay in receiving signed copies of the supporting affidavit from its advocate in Mombasa. The Motion was filed 3 days out of time.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant's Motion was filed out of time
  2. Whether the applicant's application for extension of time should be granted

Reasoning

The Court finds the delay in filing the Motion to be excusable and grants the extension, allowing the applicant to file the Motion within the prescribed time

Outcome

The applicant's application for extension of time is granted

Orders

  • Enlarging the time for the filing and service of the substantive Motion

Remedies

  • The applicant is granted an extension of time to file and serve the substantive Motion

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Interpretation and General Provisions Act
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