Haller Foundation (Baobab Trust) v Mwanzighe & 8 others (Appeal 20 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 1197 (KLR) (8 July 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1197
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 1197 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 July 2022
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of the Principal MagistrateCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the trial court's awards are found unjustified.
Facts
The appellant filed a suit against the respondent for overtime and leave claims, which were time barred as the employment relationship ended on December 31, 2017, and the 12-month limitation period lapsed on December 31, 2018.
Issues
- constitutionality of the trial court's decision
- discretionary exercise by the trial court
- consideration of evidence
- core issues raised
Reasoning
The court finds the suit time barred due to the employment relationship ending on December 31, 2017, and the 12-month limitation period lapsed on December 31, 2018. The respondents did not particularize their claims.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Respondents to pay costs of the appeal and of the suit in the trial court
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