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John Kawa Ilume v Pan Africa Life Assurance Co. Ltd [2014] KEELRC 1205 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 1205 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1205
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 1205 (KLR)
Decided
18 July 2014
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureReview of a decision to refuse to transfer a case from a Magistrate's Court to the Industrial CourtCoramRadido Stephen
Holding

The motion is non-meritorious and dismissed with costs

Facts

The Claimant filed a motion seeking to transfer a case from the Mombasa Senior Principal Magistrate's Court to the Industrial Court, which was dismissed. The Claimant then filed a review motion seeking to have the dismissal reconsidered.

Issues

  1. Whether the review motion meets the threshold conditions outlined in Rule 32 of the Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules, 2010
  2. Whether the delay in filing the review motion is justified

Reasoning

The motion did not meet the threshold conditions for review as outlined in Rule 32 of the Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules, 2010. The Claimant failed to provide new evidence, evidence of error, or sufficient reasons for review. The 4-month delay in filing the review motion was not explained.

Outcome

The motion is dismissed with costs

Orders

  • The motion is dismissed

Remedies

  • The Claimant meets the Respondent's costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules, 2010
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