Mookameli v National Abattoir and Feedlot Complex (LC 17 of 99) [2000] LSLC 3 (23 March 2000)

Mookameli v National Abattoir and Feedlot Complex (LC 17 of 99) [2000] LSLC 3 (23 March 2000)

The applicant's claims are barred by res judicata as they were previously determined in LC21/96, and are also prescribed under section 25(2) of the Labour Code Order 1992 as they were filed more than three years after the cause of action arose. The applicant was paid all terminal benefits and is not entitled to further relief.

Citation
[2000] LSLC 3
Parties
Applicant: James Mookameli; Respondent: National Abattoir & Feedlot Complex
Court
Labour Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
23 March 2000
Case Number
LC 17 of 99
Procedural Posture
Labour Claim / Judgment
Outcome
claims dismissed
Legal Topics
Severance Pay, Payment in Lieu of Notice, Terminal Benefits, Prescription, Res Judicata
Source Language
English
Labour Law Severance Pay Payment in Lieu of Notice Terminal Benefits Prescription Res Judicata

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Parties

James Mookameli

Applicant

National Abattoir & Feedlot Complex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Labour Claim / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's claims are res judicata
  2. 2 Whether the claims are prescribed under section 25(2) of the Labour Code Order 1992
  3. 3 Whether the applicant is entitled to severance pay, payment in lieu of notice, monthly allowance, payment in lieu of leave, and salary

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's claims are barred by res judicata as they were previously determined in LC21/96, and are also prescribed under section 25(2) of the Labour Code Order 1992 as they were filed more than three years after the cause of action arose. The applicant was paid all terminal benefits and is not entitled to further relief.

Court Disposition

claims dismissed

Orders

  • Both points in limine upheld
  • Applicant's claims dismissed with costs