Edward Githinji & 131 others v Kenya Medical Research Institute & 6 others [2021] KEELRC 730 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 730
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 730 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2021
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment & Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramNzioki wa Makau
The Court declines to allow any further filings as the case is slowly creeping to its third year in the cause lists.
Facts
The case involves a dispute between claimants and the Kenya Medical Research Institute and its management regarding the filing of a response to a claim.
Issues
- Whether the 4th Respondent should be allowed to file a response to the claim within the stipulated time
- Prejudice to the Claimants if the 4th Respondent is allowed to file a late response
Reasoning
The Court is inclined to agree with the Claimants, as the 4th Respondent should have filed a response at the barest minimum, and the case has progressed to this position, prejudicing the Claimants.
Outcome
The matter is referred to the Registry for further directions on hearing.
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