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Alice Wangui Mwangi v Loxea Limited [2022] KEELRC 245 (KLR)

[2022] KEELRC 245 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
245
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 245 (KLR)
Decided
21 April 2022
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TypeApplication for Urgent HearingPostureClaimant seeks urgent hearing, priority hearing, and written submissionsCoramAburili
Holding

The application is rejected as there is no compliance with pre-trial requirements to prompt the court to certify the suit to be heard on priority basis.

Facts

Claimant was employed by Respondent on 5 December 2011 and was declared redundant on 31 March 2021. She was dismissed on 30 April 2021. Claimant applied for residency in Canada and filed a notice of motion.

Issues

  1. Whether the urgency of the case justifies an urgent hearing and priority hearing
  2. Whether the case should be heard on written submissions

Reasoning

The court emphasizes the need for due process and adherence to pre-trial requirements before certifying a case for priority hearing. The evidence on record is insufficient to justify the urgency of the case.

Outcome

Application rejected

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act
  • Employment and Labour Relations Court (Procedure) Rules, 2016
Cases cited (3)
  • Josephine Ndenyi v Vishak Builders Ltd
  • Japheth Pasi Kilonga & 8 others v Mombasa Autocare Limited
  • Fitzpatrick v Batger & Co. Ltd
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