Angelina M. Kalola v Teachers Service Commission [2018] KEELRC 2222 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2222
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2222 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2018
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TypeLabor DisputePosturePreliminary Objection to a ClaimCoramHellen S. Wasilwa
Holding
The claim is dismissed for want of prosecution due to being filed beyond the 3-year limitation period.
Facts
The Claimant, Angelina M. Kalola, was dismissed on May 16, 2012, and filed her claim on February 22, 2017, 4 years, 8 months, and 22 days later.
Issues
- Whether the Court has jurisdiction to entertain the claim due to its being filed out of time.
- Whether the claim is barred by the limitation period under the Employment Act.
Reasoning
The Court dismissed the claim as it was filed more than 3 years after the dismissal, which is the date of the cause of action.
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Orders
- The claim is dismissed for want of prosecution
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act 2007
- Limitation of Actions Act
Cases cited (1)
- Re The Matter of the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (2011) eKLR
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