[1999] KECA 155 (KLR)

[1999] KECA 155 (KLR)

The court did not make a final determination on the merits of the application for extension of time. Instead, the matter was stood over to the next session at Nakuru. The applicants were granted leave to reply to the replying affidavit if they deemed it necessary, and the respondent was directed to provide legible...

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Citation
[1999] KECA 155 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Philip Wamacho Chemiati; Applicant: Paul Wepukhulu Chemiati; Respondent: Nathan Wekesa Nakitare
Court
Court of Appeal
Court Station
Court of Appeal at Nakuru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
? 178 of 1998
Procedural Posture
Civil Application / Application for Extension of Time for Filing Notice and Record of Appeal
Outcome
Application stood over to the next sessions; directions given on affidavits and costs.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals Process, Filing Requirements
Source Language
en
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Process Filing Requirements

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Parties

Philip Wamacho Chemiati

Applicant

Paul Wepukhulu Chemiati

Applicant

Nathan Wekesa Nakitare

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application / Application for Extension of Time for Filing Notice and Record of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants should be granted an extension of time to file the notice of appeal and record of appeal.
  2. 2 Whether the respondent should provide legible copies of the replying affidavit.
  3. 3 Whether the applicants should be allowed to reply to the replying affidavit.

Ratio Decidendi

The court did not make a final determination on the merits of the application for extension of time. Instead, the matter was stood over to the next session at Nakuru. The applicants were granted leave to reply to the replying affidavit if they deemed it necessary, and the respondent was directed to provide legible copies of the replying affidavit. The costs of the adjournment were ordered to abide the outcome of the application. The decision reflects the court's commitment to procedural fairness, ensuring both parties have a fair opportunity to present their case and respond to each other's affidavits before a substantive ruling is made.

Court Disposition

Application stood over to the next sessions; directions given on affidavits and costs.

Orders

  • The application is stood over to the next sessions at Nakuru.
  • The applicants are granted leave to make a reply to the replying affidavit should they deem it necessary.