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Republic v County Government of Laikipia Exparte Joseph Mwangi Maina [2019] KEELRC 1020 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 1020 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1020
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 1020 (KLR)
Decided
23 July 2019
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureRespondent/Applicant seeks to set aside the orders and decree of the court.CoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs to the ex parte Applicant.

Facts

The Respondent/Applicant asserts that the Petitioner's advocate did not serve it with the suit papers and that the matter proceeded ex parte to the detriment of the Respondent/Applicant.

Issues

  1. Whether the court is functus officio.
  2. Whether the Respondent/Applicant has a sufficient basis to reopen the proceedings and grant unconditional leave to defend.

Reasoning

The court granted orders of certiorari which quashed the decision of the Respondent/Applicant. The only recourse was an appeal but none was filed.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Orders of certiorari quashing the decision of the Respondent/Applicant.

Authorities cited

Legislation (6)
  • Law Reform Act Cap 26 Laws of Kenya
  • Fair Administrative Actions Act No. 4 of 2015
  • Constitution of Kenya
  • Employment and Labour Relations Court Act, 2011
  • Employment Act 2007
  • Civil Procedure Rules, 2010
Cases cited (2)
  • Republic v Director of Survey & 2 Others ex parte Sayani Investments [2018] eKLR
  • Hassan Ali Joho & Another v Suleiman Said Shabbal & 2 Others [2013] eKLR
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