Cassation File No. 246670 Date: December 7, 2023 (Hidar 28, 2016 E.C.) Judges: Teferi Gebru (PhD) Endashaw Adane Teshome Shiferaw Wazimo Wasira Senait Adenew Applicant: Tsehay Insurance S.C. (Represented by Attorney Habtamu Wondwosen) Respondents: 1. Michael Girma Nigatu 2. Hiwot Molla Abebe 3. Emebet Goshu Beyene 4. Ephrem Mekasha Abebe 5. Netsanet Yibeltal Assefa 6. … Read more
Cassation File No. 245760 Tikimt 01, 2016 E.C. Judges: Birhanu Amenew Reta Tolosa Bewket Belay Kenea Kitata Nuredin Kedir Applicant – Vision Fund Microfinance S.C. – Mr. Tadele Itefa – Appeared Respondent – Mr. Yohannes Dinagde – Did not appear The file has been examined and the … Read more
Cassation Case No. 245927 Date: October 12, 2023 (Tikimt 02, 2016 E.C.) Judges: Birhanu Amenew Reta Tolosa Ewaket Belay Kenea Kitata Nuredin Kedir Applicant: BA MET Energy Telecom Industry and Trade P.L.C. Respondent: Mr. Moges Feyera Bulti The case was scheduled for examination, and having reviewed the file during the judges’ recess, the following judgment … Read more
Cassation File No. 44044 Hamle 29, 2001 E.C. Judges: Menberetsehay Tadesse Hagos Woldu Hirut Melese Belachew Anshiso Sultan Abatemam Applicant: Arada Sub-City Kebele 01/02/11 Recreation Club Biya Abadara (Attorney) appeared Respondent: W/ro Mulatwa Baye appeared We have examined the file and rendered the following judgment. J U D G M … Read more
Cassation Case No. 41058 February 25, 2009 Judges: Abdulqadir Mohammed Hagos Weldu Hirut Melesse Belachew Anshiso Sultan Abatemam Applicant: Artistic Printing Enterprise, Hawassa Branch – Represented by Matias Girma (Attorney) – Present. Respondent: Mr. Danse Mitiku – Not Present. JUDGMENT We have examined this case following the petition filed by the Applicant on October 23, … Read more
Cassation File No. 38331 Yekatit 17, 2001 E.C. Judges: Abdulkadir Mohammed Hagos Woldu Hirut Melese Belachew Anshiso Sultan Abatemam Applicant: Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Bale Diocese, Goba St. Gabriel Church – Agent Tewodros Arefeayne appeared – Merigeta Merawi Seyoum We have examined the file and rendered the following judgment. The dispute … Read more
Cassation File No. 33314 (05 June 2008) Holding of the Court Where a factory is taken over by a bank due to default in the payment of loan, the law does not entail obligation on the bank to retain the contract with the employees where the bank does not intend or desire to resume production, … Read more
Case No.: 214864 Date: March 29, 2014 E.C. Justices: Applicant: Sino Hydro Corporation Ltd., Gedo-Mana Benja Road Project (represented by Legal Representative Alemayehu Gobena) Respondent: Ato Frew Zewdu (absent) Decision This case concerns a labor dispute. The respondent filed a claim in the Chelia Woreda Court (West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region) against the applicant, stating that he had been employed as … Read more
The Cassation Bench ruled that per diem and petty cash for work-related expenses are distinct contractual obligations, and one cannot be interpreted to include the other without explicit agreement. It emphasized that courts must adhere to the clear intent of employment contracts, ensuring employers reimburse specific business expenses such as permits and maintenance.
Cassation File No. 253160 Tir 27, 2016 E.C. Judges: Teferi Gebru (Dr.) Endashaw Adane Teshome Shiferaw Wazimo Wasira Senayit Adnew Applicant: Ato Getahun Balcha – appeared Respondent: Tike Hotel and Resort Representative Dilyab Jebessa – appeared Having examined the file, we have rendered the following judgment. Judgment The case … Read more