Joseph Gitonga Kuria v Elizabeth Wambui Gitonga & another [2016] KEHC 2607 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2607
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2607 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 October 2016
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of time and stay execution of decreeCoramCockar Ag, Gicheru, Gikonyo, Porter, See Gikonyo
Holding
The court granted leave to appeal out of time and stayed the execution of the decree pending the appeal.
Facts
Judgment was delivered in the absence of counsel for the applicants on 6th July 2016 during a country-wide legal practitioners strike, and the applicants sought to appeal within 30 days but were delayed due to the strike.
Issues
- Whether the applicants have good grounds to warrant this court to grant them leave to appeal out of time.
- Whether there are good grounds to warrant this court to stay the execution of the decree pending the intended appeal.
Reasoning
The court exercised latitude in its interpretation of the rules to facilitate the appeal and ensure access to justice, considering the applicants' reasons for the delay.
Outcome
Leave to appeal out of time granted and execution of decree stayed pending appeal.
Orders
- Leave to appeal out of time granted
- Execution of decree stayed pending appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
Cases cited (4)
- Civil App No. NAI 6 of 1979
- HCC NO. 28 of 2014, Trans world & Accessories (K ) Ltd vs Commissioner of Investigations & Enforcement
- HC Misc No. 42 of 2012 OR {2012} eKLR
- Republic vs Commissioner for Investigations & Enforcement, Misc App no 51 of 2015 (NBI)
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