Collins Otieno Owino v Rift Valley Agencies Limited [2014] KEELRC 1025 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1025
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 1025 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 May 2014
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureAppeal from dismissal of claimCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
The application for review is allowed, and the suit is reinstated for hearing.
Facts
The claimant filed a memorandum of claim on 2.03.2011, but the respondent did not file a memorandum of response. The claimant and his counsel did not attend court on 9.10.2012, leading to the dismissal of the suit for want of prosecution with costs. The claimant filed an application for review and reinstatement of the matter.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of the suit was fair and without prejudice to the claimant
- Whether the application for review was timely and justified
Reasoning
The court found that the dismissal was not intended to be final and that the claimant's case had a high probability of success. The application was timely and justified due to the claimant's absence and the respondent's failure to respond.
Outcome
The order of dismissal is set aside, and the matter is reinstated for hearing.
Orders
- The order of dismissal is set aside
- The order of determination is set aside
- The matter is reinstated for hearing
Remedies
- The claimant is ordered to pay costs of the application
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Labour Institutions Act 2007
- Industrial Court Act 2011
- Industrial Court Procedure Rules 2010
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