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Everlyn Cherotich Maiyo v Kenya Commercial Bank Limited & another [2020] KEELRC 320 (KLR)

[2020] KEELRC 320 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
320
Citation
[2020] KEELRC 320 (KLR)
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TypeLabour DisputePostureRespondent's Application to set aside directions and extend time for filing defenceCoramONESMUS N. MAKAU
Holding

The application is allowed with terms, including setting aside the directions for formal proof, extending time for filing defence, and condemning the applicant to pay thrown-away costs.

Facts

The applicant failed to file a defence within the required time, claiming it was due to delay in securing important information from Kitale.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant has met the legal threshold for granting of the application
  2. Whether the interest of justice demands allowing the application despite the applicant's default

Reasoning

The court considers the interest of justice and the totality of the material presented, allowing the application despite the applicant's default.

Outcome

Application allowed with terms

Orders

  • Directions by the court issued on 4.3.2020 that the matter proceeds by formal proof be and is hereby set aside
  • The Applicant has 14 days hereof to file and serve Response to the Memorandum of Claim herein
  • The Applicant is condemned to pay thrown-away costs of Kshs. 20,000 within 14 days and in default leave is hereby granted her to execute for the said costs

Remedies

  • Costs of Kshs. 20,000 to be paid by the applicant within 14 days
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