Juja Coffee Exporters Limited v Charles Okungu Odhiambo & 28 others [2019] KECA 962 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 962
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 962 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 February 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal against the judgment of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramAbuodha, Karan, Sicha
Holding
We dismiss the appeal and uphold the judgment of the ELRC.
Facts
The respondents claimed unfair termination, notice in lieu, year of service, leave pay, and compensation totaling Ksh.16,433,800. The appellant denied employment and argued it was not liable. The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) ordered the appellant to pay the sums and issue certificates of service.
Issues
- whether the judgment of the ELRC was irregular
- whether the appellant was granted adequate opportunity to respond
- whether the learned judge considered irrelevant factors
Reasoning
The court found the judgment regular and the judge's discretion not interfered with. The appellant's motions were dismissed due to lack of evidence and failure to deposit the decretal sum.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed
- The judgment of the ELRC is upheld
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- PITHON WAWERU MAINA V. THUKU MUGIRIA [1983] KLR 78
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