The Employment and Labour Relations Court (Procedure) Rules

Rule 59 of The Employment and Labour Relations Court (Procedure) Rules: Determination by documentary evidence

The Court may, either by an agreement by all parties, or on its own motion, proceed to determine a suit
before it on the basis of pleadings, affidavits, documents filed and submissions made by the parties.

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Rule 60 — Procedure in the absence of a party

(1) Where a hearing nptice was served on the parties and an affidavit of service has been filed, the Court may proceed with the case before it in the absence of any party thereto if— (a) the party has…

Rule 61 — Consolidation of cases

The Court may consolidate suits if it appears that in any number of suits— (a) some common question of fact or law arises; or (b) it is practical and appropriate to proceed with the issues raised in t…

Rule 62 — Test suit

(1) Where two or more persons have instituted suits against the same respondent, the Court may, either on its own motion or upon the application of any of the parties with notice to all the affected p…

Rule 64 — Withdrawal of suits

(1) At any-time in a pending suit or application a party may, by an oral application before Court or by notice in writing, which notice shall be served on all parties, wholly or partially, discontinue…

Rule 65 — Hearing procedure

(1) The Court shall give such directions as may be necessary to enable the parties to prepare for and conduct the hearing. (2) Evidence before the Court may be given orally or if the Court so orders,…