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Motaung v Samasource Kenya Epz Ltd t/a Sama & 2 others; Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission & 9 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E071 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 7 (KLR) (23 January 2024) (Ruling)

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

TypeLabor DisputePosturePetition for leave to serve and directionsCoramJK GAKERI, PCI, Ringera
The Replying Adavit is struck out as it lacks authentication.

Facts

The Petitioner seeks leave to serve the petition on the 2nd and 3rd Respondents in their principal offices in the United States and Ireland, and directions on the manner of service.

Issues

  • Whether the 2nd and 3rd Respondents' Replying Adavit is defective for want of authentication.
  • Whether the Petitioner's Notice of Motion is merited.

Reasoning

The court found the certifying certificate insufficient to authenticate the Replying Adavit, as it does not show the Notary was qualified to notarize the affidavit or confirm the signature and seal.

Outcome

The Petitioner's Notice of Motion is dismissed.

Orders

  • The Petitioner's Notice of Motion is dismissed.
  • The Replying Adavit is struck out.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Evidence Act, Cap 80 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
  • Pasticio Lucio Garofalo Spa V Security & Fire Equipment Co. & another (Supra)
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