[1993] KECA 31 (KLR)

[1993] KECA 31 (KLR)

The Court dismissed the appeal because the appellant, despite being served with a hearing notice, failed to appear at the scheduled hearing. The Court exercised its discretion under rule 70(4) of the Court of Appeal Rules, which permits dismissal of an appeal in such circumstances. No arguments were presented by...

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Citation
[1993] KECA 31 (KLR)
Parties
Appellant: Simon Marutit; Respondent: Republic
Court
Court of Appeal
Court Station
Court of Appeal at Nakuru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Appeal 16 of 1991
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Dismissed for Non Appearance
Outcome
appeal dismissed for non-appearance
Judges
JE Gicheru, RO Kwach
Legal Topics
Criminal Appeal Procedure, Dismissal for Non Appearance
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Criminal Appeal Procedure Dismissal for Non Appearance

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Parties

Simon Marutit

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Dismissed for Non Appearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appeal should be dismissed due to the appellant's failure to appear despite being served with a hearing notice.

Ratio Decidendi

The Court dismissed the appeal because the appellant, despite being served with a hearing notice, failed to appear at the scheduled hearing. The Court exercised its discretion under rule 70(4) of the Court of Appeal Rules, which permits dismissal of an appeal in such circumstances. No arguments were presented by either party due to the appellant's absence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed for non-appearance

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed under rule 70(4) of the Rules of this Court.