Apex Steel Limited v Alexander Mabiria Moguche [2020] KEHC 6472 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6472
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 6472 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 May 2020
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramD. K. Kemei
Holding
The court has no jurisdiction to entertain the appeal and the matter is transferred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court
Facts
The appeal was in respect of a work injury claim, but the court found it lacked jurisdiction.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to determine the appeal
- Whether the Employment and Labour Relations Court Act No. 20 of 2011 and the Employment Act No. 11 of 2007 provide for the jurisdiction of the court
Reasoning
The court ruled that the appeal was filed in a court that lacked jurisdiction to hear and determine the suit, and that appeals in relation to work injuries are handled by the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, matter transferred to Employment and Labour Relations Court
Orders
- The matter is transferred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court for hearing and determination
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment & Labour Relations Court Act No. 20 of 2011
- Employment Act No. 11 of 2007
Cases cited (1)
- OWNERS OF MOTOR VESSEL “LILIAN S” v CALTEX OIL (K) LTD [1989] KLR 1
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