Wesley Tomno & 13 others v Registrar of Trade Unions & 3 others [2018] KEELRC 1884 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1884
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1884 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeLabour RelationsPosturePreliminary ObjectionCoramHellen S. Wasilwa
Holding
The Preliminary Objection has merit and is allowed, dismissing the Petitioner's application.
Facts
Petitioners sought orders compelling the Registrar of Trade Unions to register the Kenya Health Professionals Union, but the Registrar denied registration due to the union being superfluous.
Issues
- Whether the matter is res judicata
- Whether the Petition is statutory barred
- Whether the orders sought are against public policy
- Whether the Application is an appeal brought in bad faith
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the Petition was res judicata as Justice Wa Makau had already dismissed the Petition for lack of merit in 2015.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Labour Relations Act No. 14 of 2007
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
- Ruling of Justice Wa Makau dated 29th July 2015
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