Bilali M Yatoli v Mumias Sugar Company Ltd [2022] KEELRC 335 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 335
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 335 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 March 2022
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Magistrates CourtCoramRADIDO STEPHEN, MCIARB
Holding
The Court finds that the cause of action was time-barred and the appeal is without merit, dismissing the appeal with costs.
Facts
The Appellant, Bilali M. Yatoli, alleged that he was injured at work on 21 May 2010 while pushing pallets using a trolley. He sued the Respondent, Mumias Sugar Company Ltd, for breach of duty of care/negligence. The Magistrates Court dismissed the suit on 10 May 2018, finding that the Appellant had failed to prove his case on a balance of probability.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant's claim was time-barred under the Employment Act, 2007 and the Limitation of Actions Act.
- Whether the Appellant discharged the burden of proof in a case of breach of duty/negligence.
Reasoning
The Court dismissed the appeal due to the Appellant's failure to prove his case on a balance of probability and the statute of limitations.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act, 2007
- Limitation of Actions Act
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