Rugu v Tipape & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E816 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 2232 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2232
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2232 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramBOM MANANI
The preliminary objection is merited, and the 1st Respondent is declared an unnecessary party in the action.
Facts
The Claimant was suspended from duty by the 1st Respondent for sharing images of a cheque with third parties. The Claimant filed a lawsuit against both Respondents, alleging non-payment of house allowance, failure to grant annual leave, and failure to provide annual salary increments. The 1st Respondent was acting General Secretary of the 2nd Respondent.
Issues
- Whether the preliminary objection filed by the 1st Respondent is valid.
- Whether the 1st Respondent should be declared an unnecessary party in the action.
Reasoning
The court finds no plausible reason for the Claimant to include the 1st Respondent in the action, as he was acting in his official capacity as the 2nd Respondent's General Secretary.
Outcome
The 1st Respondent's name is struck from the proceedings, and costs are granted to the 1st Respondent.
Orders
- The 1st Respondent is declared an unnecessary party in the action.
- The 1st Respondent's name is struck from the proceedings.
- Costs of the application are granted to the 1st Respondent.
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