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Joseph Gachanja Ngari v Ark Limited [2019] KEELRC 441 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 441 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
441
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 441 (KLR)
Decided
5 November 2019
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TypeApplication to Set Aside Dismissal OrderPostureClaimant seeks to set aside dismissal order for non-attendance on 31st January 2019CoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding

The motion is not fit for grant and is dismissed

Facts

The Claimant failed to attend court on 31st January 2019, leading to the dismissal of his suit. The Claimant now seeks to reinstate the suit due to inadvertent failure to diarize the matter.

Issues

  1. Whether the Claimant's failure to attend court was excusable
  2. Whether the delay in filing the application for reinstatement was justified

Reasoning

The Claimant was aware of the precarious position of his suit and was given a last chance to attend court. The failure to diarize the matter and the lack of diligence in pursuing the case are considered excusable mistakes.

Outcome

Motion dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Mbogo & Another v Shah (1968) EA 93
  • Pithon Waweru Maina v Thuku Mugiria (1983) KLR 78
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