Wycliff Mwangaza Kihungwa v Grain Bulk Handlers Limited [2018] KEELRC 2440 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2440
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2440 (KLR)
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks transfer of case from Chief Magistrates Court to Industrial CourtCoramJames Rika
Holding
Application for transfer of the claim from the Chief Magistrates Court to the Industrial Court is rejected
Facts
Applicant filed a claim against his former employer in the Chief Magistrates Court regarding terminal benefits and wrongful dismissal. The Chief Magistrates Court dismissed the application for non-attendance. Applicant sought to revive the application through an application dated 27th July 2016.
Issues
- Chief Magistrates Court's jurisdiction over the claim
- Res judicata
Reasoning
Applicant's advocate took the hearing date in the absence of the Respondent's advocate and prioritized other obligations. The application is res judicata as a similar application was previously rejected by the High Court.
Outcome
Application rejected with costs to the Respondent
Orders
- Application for transfer of the claim from the Chief Magistrates Court to the Industrial Court is rejected
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- High Court at Mombasa Miscellaneous Application Number 159 of 2013
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