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Mwai v CMA CGM (K) Limited (Cause E378 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 2744 (KLR) (7 November 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEELRC 2744 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2744
Citation
[2024] KEELRC 2744 (KLR)
Decided
7 November 2024
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Summary at a glance

TypeArbitration Referral DismissalPostureApplication to refer matter to arbitration dismissedCoramCN BAARI
The court dismisses the application and finds it lacking in merit.

Facts

The applicant sought to refer the matter to arbitration, but the arbitrator had already declined jurisdiction.

Issues

  • Court's jurisdiction to refer matter to arbitration
  • Court's authority to assess merits of arbitral award

Reasoning

The court does not have the authority to make an assessment on the merits of the arbitral award and the application is dismissed.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application dismissed with no order as to costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Arbitration Act
  • Employment and Labour Relations Court Act
  • Civil Procedure Act
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