Matunda v Simba and Simba Advocates (Cause E226 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 1386 (KLR) (31 May 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1386
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1386 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 May 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent's Application for Leave to File Statement of Response Out of Time Allowed; Claimant's Application for Formal Proof DismissedCoramJames Rika
Respondent's Application for Leave to File Statement of Response Out of Time Allowed
Facts
Claimant was an Advocate dismissed by Respondent on July 30, 2020. Claimant filed a Statement of Claim seeking reinstatement or compensatory damages. Respondent delayed filing its Statement of Response.
Issues
- Whether Respondent's delay in filing Statement of Response was justified
- Whether Claimant should be reinstated or compensated
Reasoning
Respondent offered to pay throw away costs and the Court allowed the Application, ordering Respondent to pay the costs within 14 days.
Outcome
Claimant's Application for Formal Proof Dismissed
Orders
- Respondent's Application for Leave to File Statement of Response Out of Time Allowed
- Respondent to pay throw away costs to Claimant within 14 days
Remedies
- Throw away costs to be paid by Respondent to Claimant
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