Kenya Hotels and Allied Workers Union v All Africa Conference of Churches t/a Desmond Tutu Conference Centre [2016] KEELRC 1136 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1136
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1136 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2016
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TypeLabor DisputePostureRespondent raises preliminary objection to documents, Claimant seeks to rely on lettersCoramLINNET NDOLO
Holding
The preliminary objection is overruled, and the main claim will proceed.
Facts
The Respondent (All Africa Conference of Churches) seeks to exclude two letters from evidence, claiming they are privileged and inadmissible. The Claimant (Kenya Hotels and Allied Workers Union) seeks to use these letters to support its claim.
Issues
- Whether the preliminary objection raised by the Respondent meets the required threshold.
- Whether the letters in issue are privileged.
Reasoning
The letters were found to be aimed at subverting justice and coercing union members to denounce their membership, which is illegal.
Outcome
The Respondent's preliminary objection is overruled with costs to the Claimant.
Orders
- The parties to list the main claim for hearing on priority basis.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Mukisa Biscuit Manufacturing Co. Ltd v Westend Distributors Ltd (1969) E.A. 696
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