Josiah Mutuku v Peter Muema [2020] KEHC 1679 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1679
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 1679 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2020
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of time and stay of executionCoramH. I. Ong’udi
Holding
The application is allowed on the following conditions: the Memorandum of Appeal must be filed and served within ten days, the applicant must deposit Kshs.44,845 as security, and the appeal must be fast tracked by the parties.
Facts
The applicant sought leave to file an appeal out of time against a ruling and order given in Makindu SPM's court in Civil Case No. 242 of 2014. The ruling was delivered on 12th November 2019, but the applicant only learned of it on 14th July 2020.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing the appeal is justified
- Whether the applicant was aware of the ruling and its delivery
Reasoning
The court considers the period of delay, the reason for the delay, the arguability of the appeal, and the importance of compliance with time limits to the particular litigation.
Outcome
The application is allowed with conditions
Orders
- Memorandum of Appeal to be filed and served within ten days
- Deposit of Kshs.44,845 as security
- Appeal to be fast tracked by the parties
Remedies
- Allowance of the application with conditions
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
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