Board of Management, Nyanchwa Preparatory School & another v Misiani (Appeal E039 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3032 (KLR) (29 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3032
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 3032 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 November 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Ruling and Orders of Hon C.A. Ocharo (SPM) delivered in the original Kisii Chief Magistrates’ Employment and Labour Relations Cause No. 4 of 2020CoramRADIDO, J
The Court dismisses the appeal with costs.
Facts
The Appellants sought an adjournment, but the Senior Principal Magistrate declined it due to procedural technicalities and lack of witness statements. The Appellants then applied for leave to appeal, which was also denied.
Issues
- Violation of right to fair hearing
- Procedural technicalities
- Denial of right to be heard
- Failure to consider mediation
Reasoning
The Court found that the Appellants failed to comply with the procedural rules by not filing and serving witness statements despite being granted a last adjournment. The Court concluded that the Appellants cannot cry foul that they were denied a right to be heard.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
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