Kenya Building, Construction Timber and Furniture Industries Employees’ Union v Roads and Civil Engineering Contractors Association (RACECA) [2019] KEELRC 2357 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2357
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2357 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 February 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeReview of JudgmentPostureApplication for review of judgmentCoramLady Justice Maureen Onyango
The application is not merited and should be dismissed with costs.
Facts
The respondent failed to instruct its counsel in time, leading to the ex parte hearing and judgment on November 12, 2018. The respondent claims the delay was inadvertent.
Issues
- Whether the application is merited
- Whether the respondent can have an opportunity to defend the case on merit
Reasoning
The court found the application was not brought in a timely manner and did not present a serious matter of law. The respondent failed to present new and important matter or evidence.
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Orders
- Application dismissed
- No order made on November 12, 2018
Authorities cited
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