Saudi Arabian Airlines v Kodak (K) Limited & another [2018] KECA 867 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 867
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 867 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypecivilPostureappeal from the judgment of the High CourtCoramP. N. WAKI, D. K. MUSINGA, K. M’INOTI
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
A consignment of photographic material weighing 665 kilograms was lost during airfreight from Nairobi to Asmara, Eritrea. The consignment was handled by the 2nd respondent, who was an agent of the appellant.
Issues
- liability for the loss of the consignment
- interpretation of the Carriage by Air Act and IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreement
Reasoning
The court found no merit in the appeal and cited all relevant provisions of the Carriage by Air Act, the IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreement, and case law.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appellant shall bear the 2nd respondent's costs of the appeal
Authorities cited
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