KENYA PLANTATION AND AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE v KENYA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (KARI) & ANOTHER [2007] KEHC 2864 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2864
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2864 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 May 2007
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Industrial CourtCoramR. Nambuye
Holding
The union does not have locus standi to sue on behalf of the claimants, and the Industrial Court award is not subject to limitation of actions.
Facts
The Industrial Court awarded the claimants sums due to them for work from 1981 to 1997, finding them no longer casuals. The claimants' union filed a suit on behalf of the claimants, seeking a declaration and payment of the award, and costs.
Issues
- Locus standi of the union in the suit
- Binding nature of the Industrial Court award
Reasoning
The court held that the union did not participate in the contract between the employer and employees, and thus cannot sue on the award. The award is binding and cannot be questioned.
Outcome
The suit is struck out with costs to the second defendant.
Orders
- The suit is struck out with costs to the second defendant
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Industrial Court Rules
- Cap.233 and 234 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Kenyan Authority v. Industrial Court
- Uganda Authority v. Industrial Court
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