Nakitare v County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet & 3 others (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 24 of 2020) [2024] KEELRC 427 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 427
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 427 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 February 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureApplication for dismissal of suit for want of prosecutionCoramMA ONYANGO
The application for dismissal of the suit for want of prosecution is dismissed.
Facts
The claim was filed on 15th April 2020 and the respondents sought dismissal for want of prosecution. The claimant denied the allegations and claimed that negotiations were ongoing.
Issues
- Whether the delay in prosecution is prolonged and inexcusable
- Whether the court should dismiss the suit for want of prosecution
Reasoning
The court found that the file was active and that the claimant had not pursued the expeditious disposal of the suit. The court gave a hearing date instead of dismissing the suit.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- A hearing date shall be given by the court on the date of delivery of this ruling
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