[2014] KEHC 8065 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 8065 (KLR)

The court found that the plaint discloses more than a simple employer/employee dispute, as it raises various constitutional issues. Therefore, the High Court is the appropriate forum for hearing and determining the suit. The judge directed that the matter proceed in the High Court accordingly.

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Citation
[2014] KEHC 8065 (KLR)
Parties
Plaintiff: Lawrence Ndutu & 156 Others; Defendant: Kenya Breweries Ltd
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Civil Suit 279 of 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil Suit / Directions on Forum and Hearing
Outcome
Suit to be heard and determined in the High Court.
Judges
DW Mbuteti
Legal Topics
Employer Employee Disputes, Constitutional Issues in Employment
Source Language
en
Constitutional Law Employment and Labour Employer Employee Disputes Constitutional Issues in Employment

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Parties

Lawrence Ndutu & 156 Others

Plaintiff

Kenya Breweries Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Suit / Directions on Forum and Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the dispute is limited to an employer/employee matter or raises constitutional issues.
  2. 2 Whether the High Court is the appropriate forum for hearing and determination.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the plaint discloses more than a simple employer/employee dispute, as it raises various constitutional issues. Therefore, the High Court is the appropriate forum for hearing and determining the suit. The judge directed that the matter proceed in the High Court accordingly.

Court Disposition

Suit to be heard and determined in the High Court.

Orders

  • The suit shall be heard and determined in the High Court.