Paul Mutua Mang’eng’e v New Kimutwa Butchery Limited [2020] KEELRC 1654 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1654
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1654 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 February 2020
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent filed a notice of preliminary objection, claiming the suit is time barred.CoramHon. Lady Justice Maureen Onyango
The court found the claim unequivocally pleaded that the cause of action arose in 2009, and thus the claim is not statute barred.
Facts
Claimant Paul Mutua Mang’eng’e alleged he was terminated from employment in 2009 due to unpaid leave. He filed a suit in 2015, and the respondent argued the suit was time barred.
Issues
- Whether the preliminary objection is valid.
- Whether the claim is statute barred.
Reasoning
The court determined the claimant's cause of action arose in 2009, and since the suit was filed in 2015, it was within the three-year limitation period.
Outcome
The court dismissed the respondent's notice of preliminary objection.
Authorities cited
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