Mitsanze v Insight Management Consultants Limited (Appeal E013 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 1426 (KLR) (14 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1426
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 1426 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 March 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the dismissal of a suit by the Senior Magistrates Court at KilifiCoramM. Mbarũ
The appeal is allowed, and the order of dismissal is set aside. The matter is returned to the trial court for appropriate directions.
Facts
The appellant filed a claim for work injury damages in the trial court, which was dismissed due to a Supreme Court decision and Chief Justice Practice Directions. The appellant then filed an application to reinstate the suit.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in law and fact by dismissing the appellant's application for implementation of the Chief Justice's directions.
- Whether the trial court erred in law and fact by finding the court functus ocio regarding jurisdiction for work injury matters.
Reasoning
The court finds that the trial court had jurisdiction to hear the claim and that reinstatement is a matter of justice. The court directs the matter to be returned to the trial court.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Order to reinstate the suit and return it to the trial court for appropriate directions.
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the suit and return to the trial court for appropriate directions.
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