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Marvel Kisaka Wandabwa v Steadfast Capital LLP [2019] KEELRC 1636 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 1636 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1636
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 1636 (KLR)
Decided
20 May 2019
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TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from a decision to dismiss an application for service of process and costsCoramHon. Lady Justice Maureen Onyango
Holding

The application is dismissed as there is no proof of service upon the respondent and the claims are substantive.

Facts

The claimant filed a suit against the respondent seeking various orders including compensation for constructive dismissal, unpaid salaries, and service pay. The respondent did not respond to the claim or application.

Issues

  1. Service of process
  2. Substantive nature of the claims

Reasoning

The judge found the affidavits of service to be abnormal and questioned the validity of the service. The claims were deemed substantive and required further evidence.

Outcome

Application dismissed

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