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Jonathan M. Mwandime v Banbros Limited [2015] KEELRC 1155 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 1155 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1155
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 1155 (KLR)
Decided
29 April 2015
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TypeLabour DisputePostureRespondent's Application for Stay and Set Aside JudgmentCoramHon. Justice Hellen S. Wasilwa
Holding

The court set aside the judgment and granted a stay of execution proceedings.

Facts

Respondent filed an application seeking to set aside a judgment and stay execution proceedings, alleging non-service of summons and lack of defense. Claimant opposed the application, stating they had a meritorious defense and were ready to settle any amounts owed.

Issues

  1. Non-service of summons
  2. Lack of defense
  3. Irreparable loss if stay not granted

Reasoning

The court found that the Respondent was not served with summons and had not received hearing notices, and that the defense did not raise triable issues.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

  • Judgment set aside
  • Stay of execution proceedings

Remedies

  • Claimant given liberty to defend
  • Claimant costs of application

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Civil Procedure Act
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