Ngina v Brandworld Communications Limited (Cause E513 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 787 (KLR) (13 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 787
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 787 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour Relations CasePostureNotice to show cause for want of prosecutionCoramNDOLO
The Court dismisses the suit for want of prosecution, but allows the Claimant a chance to prosecute her claim on merit.
Facts
The matter came up for pre-trial on 26th September 2022, and the Respondent was directed to file a substitute witness statement within 14 days. The Claimant's counsel sent an email on 6th September 2024 inquiring about the status of consents.
Issues
- Whether the delay in prosecuting the suit is prolonged and inexcusable
- Whether the Claimant's reliance on the Respondent's representation to settle the matter out of court is a valid excuse
Reasoning
The delay in prosecuting the suit is neither inordinate nor inexcusable due to the Claimant's reliance on the Respondent's representation to settle the matter out of court. The Court is satisfied that the Claimant did not go to sleep and will allow her a chance to prosecute her claim on merit.
Outcome
The suit is dismissed for want of prosecution.
Orders
- The Claimant is allowed a chance to prosecute her claim on merit.
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