Andrew Mulika Kithusi v Beatrice Nthambi Muya & 3 others [2017] KEHC 2633 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2633
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2633 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2017
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramD. KEMEI
Holding
The court finds the 3rd defendant's preliminary objection lacks merit and dismisses it with costs.
Facts
The plaintiff, Andrew Mulika Kithusi, alleged that the 1st and 2nd defendants made false and malicious reports to the police, leading to his dismissal from teaching service. He also claimed that he was maliciously prosecuted from 2009 to 2014.
Issues
- Whether the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the plaintiff's claim against the 3rd defendant
- Whether the plaintiff's suit is time-barred
Reasoning
The court determines that the plaintiff's claim is based on tort and not reinstatement, and that the suit is not time-barred.
Outcome
The 3rd defendant's preliminary objection is dismissed.
Orders
- The 3rd defendant's preliminary objection is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff and 1st and 2nd defendants.
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