H. Young Company (EA) Ltd v Mwangi (Miscellaneous Case . E055 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 497 (KLR) (23 February 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 497
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 497 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 February 2023
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TypeMiscellaneous CasePostureApplication for extension of time to file a memorandum of appealCoramAN MWAURE
Holding
The court grants the application for extension of time, subject to certain conditions.
Facts
The respondent was dismissed on suspicion and awarded two months' salary equivalent compensation. The applicant failed to file an appeal within the statutory period due to delays in changing advocates and resolving the matter out of court.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was entitled to an extension of time to file a memorandum of appeal
- Whether the respondent was prejudiced by the delay
Reasoning
The court found the applicant indolent and not serious in pursuing the appeal, but allowed it due to the respondent's potential financial hardship.
Outcome
The application is granted with conditions.
Orders
- Payment of Kshs 30,000/- as costs to the respondent
- Deposit of decretal sum in a joint interest earning account
- Filing of appeal within 30 days subject to the conditions
Remedies
- Extension of time to file a memorandum of appeal
- Payment of costs to the respondent
- Deposit of decretal sum in a joint account
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir vs Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 7 others (2014) eKLR
- Faustin Njeru Njoka vs Kimunye Tea Factory Limited (2022) eKLR
- Njuguna Magichu & 73 others (2003) eKLR
- Paul Wanjohi Mathenge vs Duncan Gichane Mathenge (2013) eKLR
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Salat vs The Independent Boundaries Commission & 7 Others Application No 16 of 2014
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