Susan Anyango Omwa v Jane Atieno Omwa [2020] KEHC 2384 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2384
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2384 (KLR)
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TypeMisc Civil ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to extend time to file an appeal from a previous judgmentCoramT.W. CHERERE
Holding
The court declines to grant leave to appeal out of time due to inordinate delay and lack of sufficient explanation
Facts
The Applicant was granted letters of administration but the Respondent and her children were declared dependents. The Applicant seeks to appeal the 2019 judgment due to illness-related delay.
Issues
- Whether the Applicant is entitled to extend the time to file an appeal
- Whether the Applicant's delay in filing the appeal was inordinate and justified
Reasoning
The court found the Applicant's delay to be inordinate and not sufficiently explained, and her conduct was seen as obstructing justice.
Outcome
The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent
Orders
- The notice of motion is dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act Cap 21 Laws of Kenya
- Order 50 (6) of the Civil Procedure Rules
- Section 79G of the Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (3)
- Eliud Buku Thuku v Beatrice Wambui Mwangi
- Simon Thuo Mwangi v Unga Feeds Limited
- Esther Waimaitha Njihia & Others Vs. Safaricom Ltd
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