Devki Steel Mills Ltd v Baraza (Appeal 55 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 13414 (KLR) (2 December 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 13414
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 13414 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 December 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principal Magistrate in Thika Chief Magistrate’s CourtCoramMAUREEN ONYANGO, B O M MANANI
The court declares the trial magistrate's decision a nullity and strikes out the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
Facts
The respondent claimed an injury at work, and the trial magistrate found the respondent was an employee of the appellant, and the appellant failed to provide protective equipment, which contributed to the injury.
Issues
- Validity of the trial magistrate's decision
- Jurisdiction of the appeal
Reasoning
The court found the trial magistrate's decision invalid due to the failure to provide protective equipment, which contributed to the injury, and the appeal lacked jurisdiction.
Outcome
Appeal struck out
Orders
- Each party shall bear their own costs
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