David Kabori Rimberia v Summit Cove Lines Co. Ltd & another [2015] KEELRC 871 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 871
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 871 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 June 2015
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureAppeal from dismissal of claimCoramJames Rika
Holding
The dismissal order is set aside, and the parties are ordered to resume proceedings from where they left off.
Facts
The claimant's advocate was involved in a road traffic accident on August 17, 2013, and was not able to attend the hearing on August 29, 2013. The respondent's advocate also had to take her children back to school on the same day.
Issues
- Review of dismissal order
- Resumption of proceedings
Reasoning
The court found that the advocates did not adequately communicate the absence of their clients, and the court's decision was influenced by the presence of the claimant's family and the witness.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Review and set aside the dismissal order
- Resumption of proceedings
- Minimize future adjournments
Remedies
- Costs in the cause
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