Benson Kamu Mutura v James Murimi Kahinga [2016] KEHC 6603 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6603
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 6603 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 February 2016
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decree passed on 10/10/2014, filed out of timeCoramH.P.G. WAWERU
Holding
The Appellant's appeal is allowed and time for filing is enlarged. The Respondent's application to strike out the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The Appellant filed an appeal against a decree passed on 10/10/2014, but filed it out of time due to delay in receiving copies of the proceedings and judgment.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant's appeal was filed out of time
- Whether the Respondent's application to strike out the appeal for incompetency should be granted
Reasoning
The Appellant had good cause for the delay and the period for filing the appeal was extended.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, Respondent's application to strike out the appeal dismissed
Orders
- Time for filing the appeal is enlarged
- Costs awarded to the Respondent
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