Masaba v Registered Trustees of Tororo Archdiocese (Labour Dispute Reference No. 189 of 2015)
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Holding
The Industrial Court dismissed the respondent's application for leave to appeal against a preliminary ruling. The court held that granting leave on a preliminary point of law would not serve the interests of justice in a case dating from 2015, and that the respondent could raise the issue in an appeal against the main claim.
Outcome
Matter to proceed to hearing on the merits
Facts
The Industrial Court had previously ruled on a preliminary objection that at the time of the complaint there was no labour office in Manafwa, relying on documentary evidence showing that an officer posted to Manafwa had died. The respondent sought leave to appeal against this preliminary ruling. The claimant's counsel argued that the respondent's submissions were directed at the Court of Appeal rather than addressing the requirements for leave to appeal.
Issues
- Whether leave to appeal should be granted against the court's preliminary ruling that there was no labour office in Manafwa at the time of the complaint.
Orders
- Application for leave to appeal dismissed.
- The respondent overruled.
- The case shall proceed to hearing on the main claim.
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