Macharia v Kenya Railways Corporation (Cause 1050 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 1063 (KLR) (4 May 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1063
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1063 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 May 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeLabor DisputePostureRespondent's Motion to Dismiss and Stay ProceedingsCoramNDOLO
The Court will not strike out the Claimant's claim but will allow the Claimant an opportunity to withdraw the suit at the Magistrate's Court.
Facts
The Claimant filed a claim for unfair termination of employment against the Respondent. The Respondent filed a Notice of Motion seeking dismissal, withdrawal, and/or striking out the Claimant's Memorandum of Claim and the entire suit.
Issues
- Sub judice doctrine
- Double litigation
- Withdrawal of previous case
Reasoning
The Court found that the suit at the Magistrate's Court was still active and that the Claimant had not withdrawn the suit properly. The Court will allow the Claimant to withdraw the suit at the Magistrate's Court.
Outcome
The Claimant's claim will not be struck out, and the matter will be mentioned for further directions.
Orders
- Allow the Claimant an opportunity to withdraw the suit at the Magistrate's Court
- Do not make any order as to costs at this stage
Authorities cited
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