Obwogon v Marula Estate (Cause 82 of 2017) [2024] KEELRC 13592 (KLR) (19 December 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 13592
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 13592 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2024
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a dismissal for statute-barred causeCoramDN NDERITU
Holding
The court dismisses the suit for being statute-barred.
Facts
The claimant, Moses Obwogon, filed a claim against Marula Estate alleging wrongful dismissal and seeking compensation. The respondent, Marula Estate, filed an answer and list of issues, and later an agreed list of issues.
Issues
- Whether the claim by the claimant is time-barred
- Whether the claimant was dismissed or deserted and absconded duty
- If dismissal was wrongful, unfair, and unlawful
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
- Who meets the costs in this cause
Reasoning
The claim was filed more than three years after the alleged dismissal, which is outside the three-year limitation period provided by Section 89 of the Employment Act.
Outcome
The suit is dismissed for being statute-barred.
Orders
- The suit is dismissed for being statutory barred.
- Each party shall meet own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Limitation of Actions Act
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