MARSHALLS (EAST AFRICA) LTD
V.
JEREMIAH KIPROP LAGAT'AT

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

JEREMIAH KIPROP LANG’AT, the respondent herein, was by a letter dated 3^rd November, 1976 employed as an unionisable staff of the appellant, Marshalls (E.A.) Ltd. By a letter dated 3^rd February, 1977 he was confirmed in his employment with the appellant. The letter of 3^rd February, 1977 stated:

“Mr. Jeremiah Kiprop Lagatt, (38-2238),

P.O. Box 216 ,

KITALE.

Dear Sir,

CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT

This letter confirms your appointment as a Cashier Grade IV under the terms and conditions shown in your letter of appointment dated 3^rd November, 1976.

Yours faithfully,

MARSHALLS (E.A.) LTD.

M.J.C. MILLS,

BRANCH MANAGER

cc. The Director/Company Secretary.

Personal file.”

It would appear that the respondent continued working for the appellant without any problem until one day when he received a letter of suspension. In that letter dated 30^th April, 1996 the respondent was informed as follows:-

“Mr. Jeremiah Kiprop Lagat,

Staff Serial No. 38-2238,

KITALE BRANCH.

Dear Sir,

S U S P E N S I O N

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