Ondeyo v Jumba & another (Cause 1001 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 245 (KLR) (1 February 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 245
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 245 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 February 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from an earlier judgmentCoramJK GAKERI, Onesmus Makau
The court finds that the applicant was served with the statement of claim and instructed a law firm to represent her. The judgment should not be set aside.
Facts
The applicant was served with a statement of claim on 21st July, 2017, and her law firm entered appearance on her behalf. However, the applicant did not appear in court until 16th September, 2018.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was served and thus aware of the proceedings.
- Whether the judgment entered on 21st February, 2020 should be set aside.
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant was served and represented by a law firm, contrary to her claim. The judgment was not obtained irregularly, and the applicant was not unaware of the proceedings.
Outcome
The judgment is upheld.
Orders
- The judgment entered on 21st February, 2020 is upheld.
Authorities cited
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