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Diana Irungu & 2 others v Nestle Kenya Limited [2017] KEELRC 1229 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 1229 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1229
Citation
[2017] KEELRC 1229 (KLR)
Decided
5 May 2017
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramMATHEWS NDERI NDUMA
Holding

The applications are misconceived and dismissed with costs.

Facts

The claimants (Diana Irungu and 2 others) filed a lawsuit against the respondent (Nestle Kenya Limited) in the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The respondent/applicant (Nestle Kenya Limited) sought leave to amend the memorandum of defence.

Issues

  1. Whether the respondent's application for leave to amend the memorandum of defence should be granted
  2. Whether the claimants' right of access to justice under Article 48 of the constitution should be punished

Reasoning

The court dismissed the applications as the intended amendment would cause injustice to the claimants that cannot be compensated by costs. The respondent had a right of appeal against the decision but did not exercise it.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • HCC at Mombasa Civil Case No. 161 of 2012
  • East Bakery –vs– Castelino (1958) E. A 461
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