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Onesmus Macharia Kimani v S K (Minor Suing through his Father and Next Friend L.K.K & another [2016] KEHC 6252 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 6252 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6252
Citation
[2016] KEHC 6252 (KLR)
Decided
10 March 2016
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file a memorandum of appeal and record of appealCoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding

The application is allowed on the terms that the applicant deposits the decretal sum of Kshs.125,500 either in court or joint account of counsel for both parties within sixty (60) days. The applicant is to file the Memorandum of Appeal within 14 days.

Facts

S K was involved in a road traffic accident on 30th April 2011. He filed Malindi CMCC No. 111 of 2012 against the appellant. The trial court awarded him Kshs.125,000 as general damage plus costs and interests.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant is entitled to stay execution of the decree and leave to appeal out of time
  2. Whether the delay in filing the application is reasonable

Reasoning

The court finds the explanation for the delay reasonable and excusable. The applicant is entitled to pursue his appeal.

Outcome

Allowed

Orders

  • Deposit the decretal sum of Kshs.125,500 either in court or joint account of counsel for both parties within sixty (60) days
  • File the Memorandum of Appeal within 14 days

Remedies

  • Allow the application for extension of time to file a memorandum of appeal and record of appeal
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