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V. Chokaa & Co. Advocates v Roy Hauliers Limited (Miscellaneous Application E239 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 499 (KLR) (20 February 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KEELRC 499 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
499
Citation
[2025] KEELRC 499 (KLR)
Decided
20 February 2025
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Summary at a glance

TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramRADIDO
The Summons is dismissed with costs, and the Amended Motion is allowed on terms.

Facts

The case involves a dispute between V. Chokaa & Co. Advocates and Roy Hauliers Limited regarding a Summons and an Amended Motion.

Issues

  • The validity of the Summons
  • The allowance of the Amended Motion and the amount of judgment to be entered

Reasoning

The court found the Summons to be without merit and dismissed it, while the Amended Motion was allowed with specific terms.

Outcome

Appeal upheld

Orders

  • Summons dismissed with costs
  • Judgment entered for the advocate in the sum of Kshs 211,325/- with interest on costs at 14% from the date of taxation
  • Respondent to pay costs of the Motion

Remedies

  • Judgment for the advocate in the sum of Kshs 211,325/- with interest on costs
  • Costs of the Motion for the advocate

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Advocates Act, Cap 16 of the Laws of Kenya
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