Muriithi v Autochek Kenya Limited t/a Cheki Kenya Ltd (Petition E138 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 2954 (KLR) (20 November 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2954
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2954 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 November 2023
Summary at a glance
TypePetition for Security for CostsPostureRespondent filed a preliminary objectionCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs
Facts
The petitioner is a former country manager of the respondent and is seeking security for costs due to the respondent's alleged lack of assets and impecunious state.
Issues
- Whether the petition should be certified as urgent
- Whether the respondent should be ordered to provide security for costs
Reasoning
The court found that the petitioner's apprehensions were reasonable and that the respondent's reliance on its mother company was not a valid defense.
Outcome
The petition is dismissed with costs
Orders
- The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs
- The parties are to fix a date for further steps in the petition
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