Peter Mutua Muindi v Ansaldi Roberto [2021] KEELRC 585 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 585
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 585 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2021
Summary at a glance
TypeApplication for Stay of Execution and Set Aside of ProceedingsPostureRespondent seeks to set aside the judgement and decree issued in favour of the claimant
The court finds that the respondent was not properly served with summons and the proceedings lacked a proper foundation.
Facts
Claimant filed a lawsuit against the respondent on November 10, 2014, and the respondent was never served with summons, mention, or hearing notices.
Issues
- Service of summons
- Proper foundation of proceedings
Reasoning
The court held that the respondent was not properly served with summons and the failure to attend court was not deliberate or with intent to defeat the course of justice.
Outcome
The court set aside the proceedings and the decree, and granted the respondent leave to defend the suit.
Orders
- Set aside the proceedings and the decree
- Grant the respondent leave to defend the suit
Remedies
- Allow the respondent to defend the suit
Authorities cited
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