Wilfred Wafula v Creative Consolidated Systems Limited [2021] KEELRC 546 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 546
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 546 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a dismissal of a claim for non-attendanceCoramKebira Ocharo
The claimant's application is allowed, and the claim is reinstated.
Facts
The claimant, Wilfred Wafula, filed a claim against Creative Consolidated Systems Limited. The claim was dismissed by Justice Kebira Ocharo on July 28, 2021, due to non-attendance.
Issues
- Whether the claimant has established sufficient cause to warrant the orders sought
Reasoning
The court held that the claimant's counsel's oversight in not diarizing the matter was an excusable mistake and not the claimant's fault, thus allowing the claimant's application.
Outcome
The claimant's application is allowed, and the claim is reinstated.
Orders
- Reinstatement of the suit and setting it down for hearing to be determined on merit
Remedies
- Costs of the application shall be in the cause
Authorities cited
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