Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (Kudheiha Workers) v Windsor Golf & Country Club [2018] KEELRC 1979 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1979
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1979 (KLR)
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TypeApplication for ReviewPostureRespondent seeks to re-open case and set aside ordersCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding
The application is allowed, and the case is re-opened for hearing.
Facts
Respondent failed to attend court on 10th July 2017 due to an inadvertent error, leading to a judgment date being given based on inaccurate information.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent's non-attendance was due to an inadvertent error
- Whether the Respondent should be allowed to re-open the case and set aside the orders
Reasoning
The Court grants the application due to the Respondent's inadvertent error in not attending court on the scheduled date, and to prevent abuse of the process of the court.
Outcome
Application granted, case re-opened
Orders
- Allow the re-opening of the case for hearing
Remedies
- Costs in the cause
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment and Labour Relations Court (Procedure) Rules
- Court Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
- Ephrain Kanuthu Mwangi vs Esther Wangari Kariuki (2005) CA 333
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