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Peter Muendo Kiilu v Survo General Works (Cause 692 of 2013) [2019] KEELRC 2373 (KLR) (Employment and Labour) (4 February 2019) (Ruling)

[2019] KEELRC 2373 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2373
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 2373 (KLR)
Decided
4 February 2019
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Summary at a glance

TypeApplication to Set Aside DismissalPostureApplication to reinstate dismissed caseCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The application is allowed, but the applicant should set down the case for hearing within 90 days. If not, the case will stand dismissed for want of prosecution again.

Facts

The case was dismissed for want of prosecution on 24/7/2018, and the applicant sought to reinstate the case.

Issues

  • Whether the dismissal was without hearing the applicant
  • Whether the delay in prosecuting the matter was due to circumstances beyond the applicant's control

Reasoning

The court finds the application merited due to the delay in service of the notice and the applicant's intention to prosecute the matter.

Outcome

Application allowed, case set for hearing within 90 days

Orders

  • Allow the application to reinstate the dismissed case
  • Set the case for hearing within 90 days
  • If not set for hearing within 90 days, the case will stand dismissed for want of prosecution again

Remedies

  • Allowance of the application

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act (Cap 21)
  • Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (1)
  • Vita vs Kyumbu (1984) KLR 44
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