Juliet Ndinda Kitavi v Nation Media Group Ltd [2017] KEELRC 1590 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1590
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1590 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 March 2017
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent's Application for Leave to RespondCoramJames Rika
Holding
Respondent granted 14 days to file a Statement of Response and leave to respond to the Claim. Costs of Kshs. 25,000 are awarded to the Claimant.
Facts
Claimant initiated a claim for unfair termination and other employment-related issues. Respondent failed to file a response within the required time and filed an application for leave to respond.
Issues
- Employment Claim vs. Libel Claim
- Respondent's failure to respond to Summons
Reasoning
The Court found the Respondent's explanation for the delay was not credible and there were triable issues in the case. The Court ordered the Respondent to file a Statement of Response and set aside the ex parte order.
Outcome
Respondent granted leave to respond and ordered to pay costs to the Claimant.
Orders
- Respondent granted 14 days to file Statement of Response
- Ex parte order set aside
- Costs of Kshs. 25,000 awarded to Claimant
Remedies
- Respondent to file Statement of Response
- Set aside ex parte order
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