Kariuki v Trustees of Premier Academy Charitable Trust t/a Premier Academy (Cause 1420 of 2016) [2023] KEELRC 2997 (KLR) (23 November 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2997
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2997 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramLINNET NDOLO
The respondent's application to recall the claimant to the witness stand is denied with costs.
Facts
The case involves a labor dispute between Joyce Gathoni Kariuki, the claimant, and the Trustees of Premier Academy Charitable Trust t/a Premier Academy, the respondent. The respondent sought to recall the claimant to the witness stand due to a change in the trial judge and counsel.
Issues
- Whether the respondent's application to recall the claimant to the witness stand should be granted.
- Whether the claimant's opposition to the application is valid.
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent's application was not a justifiable reason to begin a hearing de novo and that the record taken by Makau J is intact.
Outcome
The respondent's application is denied.
Orders
- The proceedings recorded by Makau J be typed and availed to the parties within the next fourteen (14) days from the date of this ruling.
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