Titus Omamu Mwanzo & 2 others v Oil Company Limited [2014] KEELRC 628 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 628
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 628 (KLR)
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TypeApplication for Leave to File SuitPostureApplication grantedCoramJames Rika
Holding
The Court grants leave to file the intended Suit at the Chief Magistrate's Court Nairobi, within 6 months of the delivery of this ruling.
Facts
The deceased, Wycliffe Muguga Omamu, passed away while in the course of employment. His parents and his only child, William Omamu Muguga, are seeking employment benefits, work injury benefits, and general damages against the employer, Oil Company Limited.
Issues
- Whether the Court has jurisdiction to entertain claims under the Law Reform Act and the Fatal Accidents Act.
- Whether the Applicants have the locus to bring the application.
- Whether the intended Suit should be filed in the Magistrate's Court or the Chief Magistrate's Court.
Reasoning
The Court finds that the intended Suit straddles different areas and invokes different laws with different time limits. The closest connecting factors suggest the Magistrate's Court should assume jurisdiction, but the Applicants have the locus to pursue the claims.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- The Applicants are granted leave to file their intended Claim at the Chief Magistrate’s Court Nairobi, within 6 months of the delivery of this ruling.
Remedies
- Leave to file the intended Suit
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Employment Act 2007
- Work Injury Benefits Act No. 13 of 2007
- Fatal Accidents Act Cap 32 the Laws of Kenya
- Law Reform Act Cap 26 the Laws of Kenya
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