Geoffrey Oruko Andande &3 others v Lalji Bhimji Sanghani [2022] KEELRC 892 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 892
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 892 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from a previous dismissal of a claim for unfair termination and payment of terminal duesCoramJAMES RIKA
Holding
The current claim is a replica of the previous claim and the claimants failed to name the correct respondent. The preliminary objection is sustained, and the claim is dismissed.
Facts
The claimants previously sued the estate of the respondent for compensation, but the court found the estate was not a legal entity and dismissed the claim. The claimants then sued the respondent directly, alleging unfair termination and payment of terminal dues.
Issues
- Whether the current claim is res judicata due to the previous dismissal of the claim against the estate
- Whether the claimants failed to name the correct respondent in the previous claim
Reasoning
The court found the current claim to be a repetition of the previous claim and the claimants' failure to name the correct respondent. Res judicata applies as the previous claim was on the same facts and parties.
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Orders
- Preliminary objection sustained
- Claim dismissed
Remedies
- Claimants to meet the costs of re-litigation
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
- Paul Seki Nzau & 27 Others V. Laico Regency Hotel [2014] e-KLR
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