David M Mereka v Mukami Mutee [2015] KEHC 987 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 987
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 987 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The learned Senior Resident Magistrate correctly found that Mereka was not entitled to summarily dismiss Muthee without a right of hearing. The trial court's award was correct.
Facts
Mukami Muthee was employed by David M. Mereka t/a Mereka & Co. Advocates. Mereka summarily dismissed Muthee on suspicion of theft of an updated Local Government Act. Muthee filed a suit for salary in lieu notice and pro-rata salary. The trial court found in favor of Muthee.
Issues
- Whether Mereka was entitled to summarily dismiss Muthee without a right of hearing
- Whether the trial court correctly found that Muthee was unlawfully dismissed without a right of hearing
- Whether the trial court correctly calculated the award
Reasoning
The dismissal was based on a mere suspicion of theft, which required Mereka to hear Muthee. The trial court's award was based on Muthee's evidence of her salary and the number of days worked.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent
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