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Cecilia Kiajia Mbat & another v Evangeline Tirindi Josphat & another [2018] KEHC 8224 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 8224 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8224
Citation
[2018] KEHC 8224 (KLR)
Decided
19 February 2018
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TypeSuccessionPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramF. Gikonyo, Musyoka
Holding

The court grants the applicants leave to file notice of appeal in 30 days of the judgment.

Facts

The applicants seek leave to file notice of appeal out of time in a succession cause. The respondent argues that the court lacks jurisdiction to extend time for filing an appeal.

Issues

  1. Whether the court has the power to extend time for filing notice of appeal out of time.
  2. Whether the applicants have the right to file an appeal in succession matters without leave of the court.

Reasoning

The court grants leave to appeal as it has the power to extend time for filing notice of appeal under section 7 of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act. The court also considers the need for serious judicial consideration by the Court of Appeal.

Outcome

Leave to appeal granted

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Appellate Jurisdiction Act
  • Law of Succession Act
Cases cited (2)
  • KAA & ANO vs. TIMONTHY NDUI CA
  • Estate of Stone Kathuli Muinde (Deceased)
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