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G D v R K [2017] KEHC 7833 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 7833 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
7833
Citation
[2017] KEHC 7833 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplicant seeks leave to file an appeal out of timeCoramL NJUGUNA
Holding

The application is allowed

Facts

The judgment in Milimani Chief Magistrates Divorce Cause No. 215 of 2014 was delivered on 30th April, 2015. The Applicant claims she was unaware of the judgment due to her advocate's death, while the Respondent disputes this.

Issues

  1. Whether the Applicant had good and sufficient cause for not filing the appeal in time
  2. Whether the delay in filing the appeal was inordinate

Reasoning

The court finds the delay in filing the appeal inordinate but explained. The court exercises its discretion to allow the appeal.

Outcome

The application is allowed

Orders

  • The application dated 22nd October, 2015 is hereby allowed

Remedies

  • Award of costs in the event that the appeal shall not succeed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat v. IEBC & 7 Others, SC, Appl. 16 of 2014
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