Kimathi v Littlewood & 4 others (Registered Trustees of Nanyuki Sports Club) & another (Cause E010 of 2020) [2023] KEELRC 1697 (KLR) (14 July 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1697
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1697 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 July 2023
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramON MAKAU
Holding
The court found the suit to be a non-starter due to the respondents' lack of legal capacity to sue or be sued.
Facts
The claimant, Ashford Kimathi, was employed by Nanyuki Sports Club as its Secretary and General Manager under a three-year renewable contract from June 10, 2019. The contract was terminated prematurely on September 2, 2020. The claimant alleged unfair termination and sought compensation for unpaid salaries and leave allowance.
Issues
- Whether the suit is a non-starter for want of competent respondents.
- Whether the reasons for the termination were valid and fair.
- Whether fair procedure was followed.
- Whether the reliefs sought are merited.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the respondents, including the 2nd respondent Nanyuki Sports Club, lack legal capacity to be sued, as they are not registered entities and cannot be sued through titles.
Outcome
The suit is dismissed as the respondents lack legal capacity.
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