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Mohamed Sheikh Farah v Athman Aboud Athman & 2 Others [2020] KEHC 7251 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 7251 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
7251
Citation
[2020] KEHC 7251 (KLR)
Decided
11 March 2020
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file an appealCoramKHADI
Holding

The court grants the application, finding that the applicant had good and sufficient cause for not filing the appeal in time and that the application is not incompetent.

Facts

The applicant seeks to appeal a judgment from a subordinate court, but was unable to file the appeal within the statutory time limit due to delays in obtaining certified copies of the judgment.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant is entitled to an extension of time to file the appeal
  2. Whether the application is frivolous and an abuse of the process

Reasoning

The court considers the applicant's delay was due to circumstances beyond their control and that the appeal has arguable issues with high chances of success.

Outcome

The court grants the application for an extension of time to file the appeal.

Orders

  • The court grants the application for an extension of time to file the appeal

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Civil Procedure Act Section 79G
Cases cited (2)
  • Samuel Mwaura Muthumbi v Josephine Wanjiru Ngugi & another [2018] eKLR
  • Mwangi v Kenya Airways Ltd [2003] KLR
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