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David Muriuki Ngare v Spin Knit Limited [2016] KEELRC 1650 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 1650 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1650
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 1650 (KLR)
Decided
26 February 2016
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramRadido Stephen
Holding

The Court directs that the Respondent's case will be taken whether the Claimant has or has not instructed an advocate on a date to be agreed immediately hereinafter.

Facts

The case was originally filed in 2003 alleging breach of employment contract. It was repeatedly adjourned and transferred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nakuru.

Issues

  1. Whether the Respondent breached the employment contract
  2. Whether the Claimant was properly represented in the proceedings

Reasoning

The court found the Claimant's conduct in not instructing an advocate and not being present in court to be inexcusable, and directed the Respondent's case to proceed.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The Respondent's case will be taken whether the Claimant has or has not instructed an advocate on a date to be agreed immediately hereinafter
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