Maureen Agutu v Paul Mboya [2019] KEHC 5261 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5261
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 5261 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplicant seeks to extend the time for lodging an appeal and for costs.CoramT. W. CHERERE
Holding
The court grants the application to extend the time for lodging an appeal and to provide costs.
Facts
The applicant filed a notice of motion seeking to extend the time for lodging an appeal due to delay in filing the appeal. The respondent did not file a response, and the court found that the application was not properly served on the respondent.
Issues
- Delay in filing an appeal
- Proper service of the application on the respondent
Reasoning
The court finds that the delay in filing the appeal was due to the court's failure to supply certified copies of the proceedings and the judgment, and that the applicant's delay was purely inadvertent and excusable.
Outcome
Appeal granted
Orders
- To extend the time for lodging an appeal
- To provide costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act Cap 21 Laws of Kenya
- Article 159 of the Constitution
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