Musamali v Trans Africa Motors Ltd (Cause E032 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 13472 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 13472
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 13472 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 December 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from dismissal of claimCoramAGNES KITIKU NZEI
The dismissal of the claimant's suit is set aside, and the claimant is granted a final opportunity to prosecute the case within six months.
Facts
The claimant failed to attend court for formal proof on June 6, 2022, and the suit was dismissed. The claimant later filed a notice of motion seeking to set aside the dismissal order.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of the claimant's suit was justified
- Whether the claimant should be granted a final opportunity to prosecute the case
Reasoning
The court dismissed the claimant's suit for non-attendance, but in the interest of justice, it grants the claimant a final opportunity to prosecute the case.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Dismissal order dated June 6, 2022 is set aside
- Claimant shall prosecute the suit within six months of this ruling
- Suit shall be mentioned in court on December 14, 2022 to fix a formal proof date
Remedies
- Claimant is granted a final opportunity to prosecute the case
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