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Peter Kaili v Malken Housing Systems Limited [2014] KEELRC 14 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 14 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
14
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 14 (KLR)
Decided
30 July 2014
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TypeIndustrial DismissalPostureRespondent's Application to Dismiss Claimant's SuitCoramM. Mbaru
Holding

The respondent's application to dismiss the suit is dismissed. The matter is fixed for a full hearing.

Facts

Claimant was employed by Respondent from February 2011. On December 16, 2013, Claimant resigned voluntarily, and all dues were settled. Claimant later filed a suit alleging wrongful dismissal and seeking compensation.

Issues

  1. Whether the suit is scandalous, frivolous, and an abuse of the court process.
  2. Whether the claimant has a reasonable cause of action against the respondent.

Reasoning

The court found that the claimant had a reasonable cause of action based on the claim that he was forced to resign, and the suit should be heard on its merits.

Outcome

Claimant's suit is allowed to proceed.

Orders

  • Application to dismiss the suit is dismissed.
  • Matter fixed for a full hearing.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Industrial Court Act
  • Employment Act
Cases cited (2)
  • Time magazine international Limited & 2 Others v. Rotich & another [2000] KLR 544
  • Francis Kamande v. Vanguard Electrical Services Ltd, civil Appeal 152 of 1996
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