Buvusi v Thomas & Piron Limited (Cause 966 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3277 (KLR) (8 December 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3277
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 3277 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 December 2023
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TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from a final order dismissing a claim for reinstatementCoramJAMES RIKA
Holding
The court declines the application and orders costs to the respondent.
Facts
The claimant, Buvusi, filed a claim against Thomas & Piron Limited in 2018. The claim was dismissed for non-attendance on 5th December 2022. Buvusi then filed an application for reinstatement, which was also dismissed for non-attendance on 27th July 2023. Buvusi then filed an application to review the dismissal of the reinstatement application.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of the claim and the reinstatement application were valid
- Whether the claimant's counsel was excused for being late to court
Reasoning
The court finds the claimant's submissions inconsistent with the supporting affidavit and the record. The claimant has significant defaults in prosecuting his claim and lacks clarity of thought.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Application led by the claimant dated 27th July 2023 is declined
- Costs to the respondent
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