Mukumbo v Kamau (Cause 1507 of 2010) [2014] KEIC 143 (KLR) (3 February 2014) (Judgment)
- Court
- Industrial Court
- Case number
- 143
- Citation
- [2014] KEIC 143 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 February 2014
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramNZIOKI WA MAKAU
Holding
The Respondent is not indebted to the Claimant for Kshs. 41,040
Facts
The Claimant, Eric Mukumbo, was a research assistant for the Respondent, Richard Kinuthia Kamau, from October 2009 to July 15, 2010. The Claimant was owed Kshs. 47,400, and the Respondent promised to pay Kshs. 10,000 per month until full settlement. The Respondent made several payments via Mpesa and cash, but the Claimant claims he was still owed Kshs. 41,040.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent is indebted to the Claimant for Kshs. 41,040
- The validity of the oral contract of employment
Reasoning
The Respondent provided several payments, and the Claimant did not present evidence to support his claim of being owed the full amount.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed
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