Reuben Elisha Omulama, Francis Kathulu Kongo, Martin Odhiambo Okacho & Kennedy Lumba Sio Muvesu v Pritpal Singh [2014] KEELRC 719 (KLR) | Setting Aside Ex Parte Orders | Esheria

Reuben Elisha Omulama, Francis Kathulu Kongo, Martin Odhiambo Okacho & Kennedy Lumba Sio Muvesu v Pritpal Singh [2014] KEELRC 719 (KLR)

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE INDUSTRIAL COURT AT NAIROBI

CAUSE NUMBER 392 OF 2011

BETWEEN

1.  REUBEN ELISHA OMULAMA

2.  FRANCIS KATHULU KONGO

3.  MARTIN ODHIAMBO OKACHO

4.  KENNEDY LUMBA SIO MUVESU……………………………………………CLAIMANTS

VERSUS

MR. PRITPAL SINGH…………………………………………………………..RESPONDENT

RULING

The application dated 4th December 2013 is unopposed.  There is an affidavit of service, indicating the ClaimantS’ Advocates were served with the application and the hearing notice.  The Respondent’s Advocates has given sufficient reason for his absence when the matter proceed ex parte on 4th February 2013.  In the circumstances the Court Orders:-

1.   The application dated 4th December 2013 is allowed.

2.   The proceedings of 4th February 2013 and orders made in the absence of the Respondent subsequent to this date are vacated.

3.   The parties shall fix a date for fresh hearing at the Registry.

Dated and delivered at Nairobi this 29th day of Januray 2014

James Rika

Judge