Tonio v Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd (Cause 1359 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 290 (KLR) (9 February 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 290
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 290 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2023
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TypeLabor DisputePostureRespondent's Motion to Arrest Judgment and Set Aside Ex Parte ProceedingsCoramLINNET NDOLO
Holding
The respondent's motion is dismissed with costs to the claimant.
Facts
The respondent failed to appear in court on October 25, 2022, and later moved a motion for arrest/stay of judgment and set aside ex parte proceedings.
Issues
- Respondent's right to be heard
- Procedural fairness
- Access to justice
Reasoning
The court found the respondent's statements in the motion not supported by the court record and dismissed the motion as there was no valid reason for the court to exercise its discretion in favor of the respondent.
Outcome
Motion dismissed with costs to the claimant
Orders
- Respondent to file final submissions within 7 days
- Orders accordingly
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