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Ndetu v Silver Hawk International Limited (Cause 638 of 2016) [2024] KEELRC 366 (KLR) (28 February 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEELRC 366 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
366
Citation
[2024] KEELRC 366 (KLR)
Decided
28 February 2024
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Summary at a glance

TypeApplication to Compel Directors to Attend Court and Produce EvidencePostureApplication DismissedCoramL NDOLO, J
Application dismissed

Facts

The Claimant, Ndetu, sought an order compelling the Respondent, Silver Hawk International Limited, and its Directors to attend court regarding assets and means to satisfy a judgment and produce books of accounts. The Respondent moved from its known address and hid its property.

Issues

  • Application by an Advocate not properly on record
  • Premature application without evidence of attempted attachment

Reasoning

The application was dismissed as it was brought by an Advocate not properly on record and without evidence of attempted attachment. The court held that the application lacked jurisdiction due to the Advocate's lack of locus standi.

Outcome

Application Dismissed

Orders

  • Each party to bear their own costs

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Mohamed Shee Bwana v Public Trustee [2015] eKLR
  • Jackline Wakesho v Aroma Café [2014] eKLR
  • Jacline Wakesho (supra)
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