Karisa & 6 others v Majlis Manda Island Resort Limited & another (Cause E006 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3593 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3593
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 3593 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 December 2025
The suit is reinstated on condition that the claimants pay KSh. 10,000 in court fees within 14 days, and a hearing date is set within the next 14 days. Failure to do so will result in the suit being dismissed.
Facts
Claimants filed an application seeking to reinstate a dismissed suit due to non-attendance on 22 July 2025. The claimants alleged an inadvertent mistake by their advocate, but no particulars were given. The court dismissed the matter on 22 July 2025 due to non-attendance.
Issues
- Whether the suit should be reinstated
- Whether the claimants should pay court fees for each date of non-attendance
Reasoning
The court found that the claimants' failure to attend court on allocated dates was a serious omission, reflecting a lack of commitment. However, the court allowed the matter to proceed under the condition of payment of court fees.
Outcome
The suit is reinstated on condition of payment of court fees.
Orders
- The claimants are ordered to pay KSh. 10,000 in court fees within 14 days.
- A hearing date is set within the next 14 days.
Remedies
- Payment of court fees
- Reinstatement of the suit
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