Corporate Insurance Company Ltd v Kellann Wanjiku Njiriri [2021] KEHC 6042 (KLR)

Summary at a glance

Facts

The judgment was delivered on 19 May 2020, but the defendant's counsel was not notified through an email link. The defendant's counsel learned about the judgment from a letter dated 1 July 2020 sent by the plaintiff's counsel.

Issues

• Whether to extend time for filing an appeal
• Whether the defendant's delay in filing an appeal was intentional

Reasoning

The court considered the discretionary powers of the court to extend time for filing an appeal, citing case law to explain the factors to be considered. The court found that the defendant's delay was not intentional and that neither the respondent nor the interested party would be prejudiced if the orders were granted.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

• To extend the time for filing the Notice of Appeal
• To provide costs for the application

Remedies

• Extension of time for filing the Notice of Appeal

Authorities cited