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Fadhosa Abdikadir Hussein & 3 others v Garisa County Public Service Board & another [2021] KEELRC 272 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 272 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
272
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 272 (KLR)
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TypeLabour DisputePostureApplication for JudgmentCoramM. MBAR?
Holding

The application is granted, and judgement is entered in favour of the claimants for the sum of Ksh.5,017,350 for each claimant.

Facts

Claimants were employed by the respondents from July 23, 2013, as board members for six years. They were entitled to Ksh.5,017,350 in gratuity. Despite being served with summons, the respondents failed to acknowledge or enter appearance, leading to the application.

Issues

  1. Whether the respondents are liable for the sum of Ksh.5,017,350 in gratuity.
  2. Whether the application should be granted due to the respondents' failure to acknowledge or enter appearance.

Reasoning

The respondents failed to acknowledge or enter appearance despite being served with summons, and there is a liquidated claim.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

  • Judgment entered in favour of the claimants for the sum of Ksh.5,017,350 for each claimant.

Remedies

  • Judgment for the sum of Ksh.5,017,350 for each claimant.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Employment and Labour Relations Court (Procedure) Rules
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