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SOLOMON M. ANAMPIU vs MTCHEL COTTS KENYA LIMITED [2003] KEHC 801 (KLR)

[2003] KEHC 801 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
801
Citation
[2003] KEHC 801 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the original trial judgmentCoramD.K.S AGANYANYA, PRINCIPAL JUDGE
Holding

The plaintiff was entitled to severance pay and the judgment is for Kshs.5,321,500/= in form of redundancy dues plus costs and interest.

Facts

The plaintiff was employed by the defendant as a trainee staff manager in 1966 and became a Managing Director in 1987. The defendant reorganized and decentralized its operations, resulting in the plaintiff's dismissal and termination of his services.

Issues

  1. Whether the plaintiff was entitled to severance pay
  2. Whether the amended plaint was valid

Reasoning

The court found the plaintiff entitled to severance pay due to his long service and lack of adverse comments.

Outcome

Judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of Kshs.5,321,500/= in form of redundancy dues plus costs and interest.

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