Henry Wasike Tumbu v China Jiangxi International (Kenya) Limited [2017] KEELRC 1033 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1033
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1033 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 June 2017
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Industrial CourtCoramHellen S. Wasilwa
Holding
The Court granted leave to the Respondent to re-open the Claimant's case and cross-examine the Claimant.
Facts
The Claimant, Henry Wasike Tumbu, filed a suit against China Jiangxi International (Kenya) Limited. The Respondent, China Jiangxi International (Kenya) Limited, failed to attend the hearing on 21st September, 2016, and did not file its documents on time. The Claimant admitted stopping work due to alleged injuries sustained at work.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent should be granted leave to re-open the Claimant's case and cross-examine the Claimant.
- Whether the Respondent should be granted leave to file its bundle of documents out of time.
- Whether the leave granted is necessary in the interests of justice.
Reasoning
The Court found that the Respondent's absence from the hearing and delay in filing documents were due to clerical errors and not intentional misconduct.
Outcome
The Court granted leave to the Respondent.
Orders
- Fresh directions be taken on the hearing.
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