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Juja Coffee Exporters Limited v Charles Okungu Odhiambo & 28 others [2019] KECA 962 (KLR)

[2019] KECA 962 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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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

  1. whether the judgment of the ELRC was irregular
  2. whether the appellant was granted adequate opportunity to respond
  3. 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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