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Dickson Oduor Odhiambo & another v Peter Njenga Kibe Former Director Mukii Maize Millers & another [2016] KEELRC 641 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 641 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
641
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 641 (KLR)
Decided
30 September 2016
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TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from a dismissal of the Claimants' caseCoramRadido Stephen
The Court dismisses the Claimants' case as incompetent and not backed by sufficient evidence.

Facts

The Claimants sued the Respondents (former and current directors of Mukii Maize Millers) for unfair termination and redundancy. The Respondents argued the case was incompetent and that Mukii Maize Millers Ltd was the proper employer.

Issues

  • joinder of Respondents
  • employment status
  • underpayment
  • outstanding leave
  • unfair dismissal

Reasoning

The Court found the case incompetent due to poor pleading and lack of evidence to establish the legal employer. The Respondents were not found liable for the employment acts of the company.

Outcome

Dismissal of the Claimants' case with costs to the Respondents

Orders

  • Dismissal of the Memorandum of Claim herein with costs to the Respondents
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