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Wamuyu v Humprey & Company LLP & 2 others (Cause 490 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 13487 (KLR) (24 November 2022) (Ruling)

[2022] KEELRC 13487 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
13487
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 13487 (KLR)
Decided
24 November 2022
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an original trial judgmentCoramAN MWAURE
Holding

The 3rd respondent Kiraitu Murungi is struck out of the suit

Facts

The case involves a dispute between Lillian Wamuyu and Humprey & Company LLP and two other respondents. The 3rd respondent, Kiraitu Murungi, has been removed from the suit due to his role in the day-to-day management of the organization.

Issues

  1. Whether the 3rd respondent should be struck out of the suit
  2. Whether the 3rd respondent is a party to the suit due to his role in the organization

Reasoning

The court found that the 3rd respondent is a separate and distinct legal entity and that there is no useful role for him in the suit. The court also criticized the parties for the slothful manner in which the suit was prosecuted.

Outcome

The 3rd respondent is struck out of the suit

Orders

  • The 3rd respondent Kiraitu Murungi is struck out of the suit
  • The costs remain in the cause
  • The case is set for hearing without unnecessary delay

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Limited Liability Partnership Act No 42 of 2011
  • Civil Procedure Act (Chapter 21 of the Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (2)
  • Salomon & Co Ltd v Salomon (1887) AC 22
  • Kolaba Enterprises Ltd v Shamsudin Hussein Varuam & another (2014) eKLR
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