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Elizabeth Awino Otieno & 40 others v Kisumu County Government & another [2017] KEELRC 1355 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 1355 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1355
Citation
[2017] KEELRC 1355 (KLR)
Decided
10 April 2017
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of limitation periodCoramHon. Lady Justice Maureen Onyango
Holding

The court grants the application for extension of limitation period under section 27 of the Limitation of Actions Act.

Facts

41 applicants were lawful employees of various councils now under Kisumu County Government. Their services were terminated on 6.01.2014, and they filed a claim challenging the wrongful termination.

Issues

  1. extension of limitation period
  2. representation in legal proceedings

Reasoning

The court applies section 27 of the Limitation of Actions Act, which allows extension of limitation period in cases of ignorance of material facts in actions for negligence, nuisance, or breach of duty.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

  • leave granted to file claims out of time
  • costs provided for

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Limitation of Actions Act
  • Employment and Labour Relations Court Act
  • Civil Procedure Rules 2012
Cases cited (1)
  • MARY OSUNDWA v NZOIA SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED
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