[2023] KEHC 1331 (KLR)

[2023] KEHC 1331 (KLR)

The court noted that, despite the record of appeal having been filed, neither party had filed their submissions in the main appeal as previously directed. Given the judge's transfer, the court issued fresh directions requiring both parties to file their submissions and set a mention date for further directions and...

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Citation
[2023] KEHC 1331 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Edwin Kipngetich Langat; Respondent: Republic
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Kericho
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Appeal 7 of 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Interlocutory Ruling on Case Management
Outcome
Directions issued for parties to file submissions; mention date set.
Judges
AN Ongeri
Legal Topics
Appeal Procedure, Case Management, Filing of Submissions
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Appeal Procedure Case Management Filing of Submissions

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Parties

Edwin Kipngetich Langat

Applicant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Interlocutory Ruling on Case Management

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the parties have complied with directions to file submissions in the main appeal.
  2. 2 Whether further directions are necessary in light of the court's transfer.

Ratio Decidendi

The court noted that, despite the record of appeal having been filed, neither party had filed their submissions in the main appeal as previously directed. Given the judge's transfer, the court issued fresh directions requiring both parties to file their submissions and set a mention date for further directions and fixing of a judgment date. The ruling is procedural, focusing on ensuring compliance with court orders and efficient case management.

Court Disposition

Directions issued for parties to file submissions; mention date set.

Orders

  • Parties are directed to file submissions in the main appeal.
  • Mention set for April 20, 2023 for submissions and for a judgment date.