Samuel Kimemia Gathoga v Njoro Canning Factory (K) Ltd [2017] KECA 74 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 74
- Citation
- [2017] KECA 74 (KLR)
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TypecivilPostureAppeal from a decision affirming a finding of liability and reducing damagesCoramP. N. WAKI, R. N. NAMBUYE, P. O. KIAGE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The trial court’s finding of liability and the reduction of damages are upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Samuel Kimemia Gathoga, was an employee of the respondent, Njoro Canning Factory (K) Ltd, who sustained injuries on June 7, 2007, during his employment. The appellant blamed the respondent for the injuries, claiming either a breach of contract or negligence.
Issues
- whether the trial court erred in finding the respondent 100% liable for the injuries
- whether the trial court erred in reducing the awarded damages
- whether the trial court erred in substituting its discretion on assessing damages with her own judgment
Reasoning
The court affirmed the trial court’s finding of liability but reduced the awarded damages from Kshs. 130,000 to Kshs. 30,000. The court found no error in the trial court’s assessment of liability.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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