Nyolo v Kenya Railways Corporation & another (Cause 50 of 2019) [2023] KEELRC 411 (KLR) (16 February 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 411
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 411 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 February 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeApplication to strike out suitPostureApplication to strike out suit filed by 1st RespondentCoramCHRISTINE N. BAARI
Application to strike out suit is dismissed with costs to the Claimant/Respondent
Facts
Claimant filed a suit in Nakuru ELRC Cause No 161 of 2013 against 1st Respondent, seeking a declaration that Kenya Railways Corporation is responsible for his dues. The 1st Respondent is now the successor of the defunct Rift Valley Railways (K) Limited.
Issues
- Whether the suit discloses a reasonable cause of action
- Whether the Court is functus ocio in the matter
Reasoning
The Court finds the suit not a replica of the previous suit and allows it to proceed, as the claimant cannot execute his decree due to the defunct employer and the successor's refusal to honor the decree.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Suit not struck out
- Claimant/Respondent allowed to proceed
Authorities cited
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