B.M.O v Ecobank Kenya [2015] KEELRC 1436 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1436
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 1436 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2015
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TypeApplication for extension of limitation periodPostureApplication dismissedCoramMaureen Onyango
Holding
The application has no merit and is hereby dismissed
Facts
The applicant was dismissed from employment on 14th October 2011 and fell sick with meningitis on 7th November 2013, which led to complications and disability.
Issues
- Supervening disability entitles the applicant to extension of time
- Sickness constitutes disability for purposes of extension of time
Reasoning
The applicant was not under disability when the right of action accrued, and sickness is not recognized as a disability under the Law.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Limitation of Actions Act
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