Agnes Kavindu Nyevu v Wilham (K) Limited [2018] KEELRC 1833 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1833
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1833 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 May 2018
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TypeApplication to transfer jurisdictionPostureRespondent's application to transfer suits to Nairobi, Claimants' objectionCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding
The court allows the transfer of the suits to Nairobi for hearing and disposal.
Facts
The suit is part of a series of cases filed in Nyeri, and the Respondent asserts the suits should be heard in Nairobi due to the business location and cause of action.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Employment and Labour Relations Court
- Suit transfer to Nairobi
Reasoning
The court has countrywide jurisdiction but the interests of justice are best served in Nairobi where the cause of action occurred and parties reside.
Outcome
Transfer of suits to Nairobi
Orders
- Transfer of suits to Nairobi for hearing and disposal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Mukisa Biscuit Manufacturing Co. Ltd v West End Distributors Ltd (1969) EA 696
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