Ibrahim Ratemo Magomga v Eldoret Grains Ltd [2014] KEELRC 1437 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1437
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 1437 (KLR)
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureRespondent filed a Notice of Preliminary ObjectionCoramMajanja
Holding
The Court dismissed the Statement of Claim for being frivolous but granted the Claimant another chance to amend the Statement of Claim.
Facts
Claimant sued Respondent for unlawful termination and benefits/due of Kshs 1,920,000/-, alleging termination in 2011. Respondent argued the claim was time barred and offends Employment Act, 2007.
Issues
- Whether the claim is time barred under Employment Act, 2007
- Whether the date of termination is clear in the pleadings
Reasoning
The Court found the Statement of Claim poorly drafted and did not clearly state the date of termination. The issue of limitation was not pleaded but may be raised promptly.
Outcome
The case was dismissed with an order for the Claimant to amend the Statement of Claim.
Orders
- Claimant to file and serve an Amended Statement of Claim clearly setting out the facts constituting the cause of action on or before 20 November 2014 or the Cause to stand struck out.
- Costs of the preliminary objection are awarded to the Respondent in the sum of Kshs 6,000/- to be paid before 20 November 2014.
- The Cause be mentioned on 21 November 2014 to confirm compliance and for further directions
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Employment Act, 2007
- Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules, 2010
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (2)
- Henry Wanyama Khaemba v Standard Chartered Bank (K) Ltd & another (2014) eKLR
- Janet Syokau Kaswii v Kathonzweni Financial Service Association (2014) eKLR
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