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B.M.O v Ecobank Kenya [2015] KEELRC 1436 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 1436 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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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

  1. Supervening disability entitles the applicant to extension of time
  2. 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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