Abdi Ahmed Abdi v Jelle Abdi Ahmed (Suing as personal representative of the estate of Abdirizak Jelle Abdi (Deceased) [2017] KEHC 971 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- 971
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 971 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 December 2017
- Judge
- DK Kemei
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureRespondent seeks release of decretal sum and dismissal of appealCoramD.K. Kemei
Holding
The respondent's failure to file the record of appeal and the delay in doing so are considered an abuse of court process. The decretal sum is released to the respondent.
Facts
Respondent filed an application for stay of execution and leave to appeal out of time, but did not file an appeal despite being granted leave. The decretal sum was deposited in court.
Issues
- Whether the respondent has complied with the court order to file an appeal within 14 days
- Whether the respondent has been diligent in preparing the record of appeal
Reasoning
The respondent was granted leave to file an appeal within 14 days, but failed to do so. The court found the respondent's delay to be an abuse of court process.
Outcome
The application is allowed, and the decretal sum is released to the respondent.
Orders
- The decretal sum is released to the respondent
Remedies
- Release of decretal sum
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Order 42 Rule 13 and 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (3)
- Patrick Kiruja Kithinji v. Victoria Mugira Marete (2015) eKLR
- Joseph Kangethe Kabogo & Benson Mburu Kangethe v. Michael Kinywa Ngari (2012) eKLR
- Article 159 (2) (d)
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