Abel Samora Mongatte v African Banking Corporation Limited [2019] KEELRC 2592 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2592
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2592 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2019
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureApplication for consolidation of two suitsCoramAbuodha Jorum Nelson
Holding
The application is allowed, and CMCC No 5645 is consolidated with the present suit for hearing and disposal.
Facts
The applicant was employed by the respondent as a personal banker and later promoted to Customer Service Officer. The respondent filed a suit seeking arrears from the applicant, who disputes the 14% interest rate.
Issues
- Whether the subordinate court suit should be transferred and consolidated with the present suit
- Whether the 14% interest rate is applicable for the staff loan
Reasoning
The two suits are connected as they involve the same parties and arise from the same factual circumstances. The application is allowed to consolidate the suits for more economical use of judicial time.
Outcome
The application is allowed
Orders
- CMCC No 5645 is consolidated with the present suit for hearing and disposal
- The claim by the respondent Bank before the Chief Magistrates' Court is treated as part of the response and counterclaim in the present suit
- The claimants' defence is treated as a reply to the counterclaim
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