Kenya Union of Hair and Beauty Salon Workers v Black Beauty Products Ltd; Kenya Scientific Research International& Technical Institutions Workers Union (Interested Party) [2018] KEELRC 142 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 142
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 142 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 December 2018
Summary at a glance
TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureAppeal from dismissal of suitCoramNyabena Alfred & Company Advocates
The court grants leave to change counsel but declines to review or vary its decision of June 14, 2018, and declines to reinstate the suit.
Facts
The claimant, a trade union, sought recognition for her union among the respondent's unionizable staff. The respondent refused, leading to a dispute.
Issues
- Whether leave should be granted to change counsel after dismissal of the suit.
- Whether the court should review or vary its decision of June 14, 2018.
- Whether the claimant's suit should be reinstated for hearing on the merits.
Reasoning
The court dismissed the suit due to the claimant's failure to file written submissions within the stipulated time. The court found the claimant's conduct inconsistent with a party keen on prosecuting her case.
Outcome
The application for review or variation of the order is dismissed. The suit is dismissed due to the claimant's failure to comply with court directions.
Orders
- Leave granted to Macharia Burugu & Company Advocates to take over the claimant's brief.
- Suit dismissed due to the claimant's failure to file written submissions within the stipulated time.
Authorities cited
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