John Muchori Muchanga v Julius Irungu Mwangi [2021] KEHC 2931 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2931
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2931 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal dismissed due to non-compliance with procedural requirements and delayCoramKANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's failure to file an affidavit to show cause, file the record of appeal within the specified time, and complete the record.
Facts
The appellant filed an appeal challenging the assessment of damages by the lower court. The appellant also filed a motion for stay of execution of the decree, but the motion was not listed.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's appeal should be dismissed due to non-compliance with procedural requirements and delay
- Whether the appellant's prayer for assistance from the Deputy Registrar or Executive Officer to procure proceedings and the impugned decree has merit
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant had a clear pattern of delays and did not follow up on their appeal. The court also noted that the appellant did not file the record of appeal within the 30 days specified in the consent order.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Enlarging the time for filing and serving the Record of Appeal by one day to the 13th August 2021
- Dismissing the other prayers in the appellant's notice of motion dated 19th August 2021
- Granting the respondent costs assessed at Kshs 20,000 to be paid in 14 days
Remedies
- None
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