Mumias Sugar Company Ltd v Wanalo (Civil Appeal 91 of 2003) [2007] KECA 485 (KLR) (31 July 2007) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 485
- Citation
- [2007] KECA 485 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2007
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the High Court of Kenya KisumuCoramBrowne L., Chesoni Ag., Gacheche, Kneller, Nyarangi Ag., Stephenson L.
Holding
The court found the appellant liable for negligence and awarded special and general damages to the respondent.
Facts
The respondent was an apprentice at the appellant's factory. On July 4, 1998, he was instructed to remove a locker from the first floor to another building using an overhead crane. The respondent climbed on the crane to operate it, resulting in injuries.
Issues
- Negligence of the appellant
- Award of damages
Reasoning
The court held that the appellant was negligent for not providing a safe working environment and for not ensuring the crane was properly operated.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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