Kaguongo v Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited (Cause 1452 of 2018) [2024] KEELRC 664 (KLR) (15 March 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 664
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 664 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 March 2024
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TypeApplication for Dismissal of Claim for Want of ProsecutionPostureRespondent's Application for Dismissal of ClaimCoramJ RIKA
Holding
The Claim is dismissed for want of prosecution
Facts
Claim was filed on 16th November 2018 and the Respondent filed its Statement of Response on 4th December 2018. The Claim was certified ready for hearing on 10th July 2019. The Claimant has not taken any steps to prosecute the Claim since then.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant has failed to prosecute the Claim within the prescribed period
- Whether the Respondent was prevented from setting the Claim for hearing
Reasoning
The Claimant has not taken any steps to prosecute the Claim within the prescribed period of one year from the date of filing. The Claimant's inaction is not reasonable and justified.
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Orders
- The Claim is dismissed for want of prosecution
- Costs to the Respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act and Rules
- E&LRC [Procedure] Rules, 2016
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