Mukira v Speedsteam World Ltd (Cause 311 of 2013) [2014] KEIC 767 (KLR) (11 July 2014) (Ruling)
- Court
- Industrial Court
- Case number
- 767
- Citation
- [2014] KEIC 767 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 July 2014
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureRespondent seeks to set aside exparte judgment and order hearing interpartesCoramO. N. MAKAU
Holding
Ex parte judgment set aside
Facts
Respondent failed to attend hearing on 25/11/2013 due to lack of hearing notice. Claimant claims he served hearing notice personally.
Issues
- Whether the respondent's failure to attend hearing was due to lack of notice
- Whether the exparte judgment should be set aside
Reasoning
Respondent had filed a Memorandum of Appearance and defence through counsel, but documents were not placed in the court file. Claimant and respondent were not to blame for the exparte judgment.
Outcome
Respondent pays throwaway costs of Ksh.10,000 within 14 days
Orders
- Ex parte judgment set aside
Remedies
- Throwaway costs of Ksh.10,000
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