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JWK v Multimedia University College of Kenya & another (Cause 2041 of 2012) [2019] KEELRC 1006 (KLR) (8 July 2019) (Ruling)

[2019] KEELRC 1006 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1006
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 1006 (KLR)
Decided
8 July 2019
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Summary at a glance

TypeAmendment ApplicationPostureRespondent seeks leave to amend his Memorandum of Reply and file a Witness Statement and List and Bundle of DocumentsCoramHS WASILWA
The application is dismissed without merit with costs to the Claimants

Facts

The matter is pending before the court and has been partly heard. The 2nd Respondent commenced testimony on April 3, 2019, and it became apparent that there are issues needing amendment.

Issues

  • Whether the amendment is barred by previous court decisions
  • Whether the amendment alters the case pleaded by the parties
  • Whether the amendment serves to reopen the entire case
  • Whether the amendment violates the Claimant's right to a fair trial

Reasoning

The Claimants have already testified and closed their case. Allowing the amendment will change the entire landscape of the case and prejudice the Claimants.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Bhari v Khan (1965) EA 95
  • Ketterman v Hansel Properties Ltd (1988) 1 All ER 35
  • Republic v Communication Authority of Kenya & another ex-parte Legal Advice Centre aka Kituo Cha Sheria (2015) eKLR
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