Beatrice Wairimu Kariuki v Solomon Njoroge Kiore & 2 others [2016] KEHC 243 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 243
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 243 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 October 2016
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TypeAppealPostureApplicant seeks leave to appeal and a stay of proceedingsCoramPlatt
Holding
The court grants leave to appeal and a stay of proceedings pending the appeal.
Facts
The applicant seeks to appeal a ruling that invalidated a will, claiming she was a beneficiary. The respondent and interested parties refused to serve her after a consent to compromise was delivered.
Issues
- Validity of the will
- Applicant's entitlement to the estate
- Delay in filing the appeal
Reasoning
The court finds the applicant's explanation for the delay sufficient and grants leave to appeal out of time, finding no substantial prejudice to the respondent.
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted, stay of proceedings pending appeal granted
Orders
- Leave to appeal granted
- Stay of proceedings pending appeal granted
Remedies
- Stay of proceedings pending appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Court of Appeal Rules
Cases cited (3)
- Phillip Keipto Chemwolo & another vs Augustine Kubende (1986) KLR 495
- MONICA MALEL & ANOR V R, ELDORET CIVIL APPLN NO. NAI 246 OF 2008
- HAYWOOD V COPE, (1858) 25 BEAV 140
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