Micro-City Computers Limited & another v National Social Security Fund Board of Trustees & another (Civil Appeal 49 & 59 of 2020 (Consolidated)) [2024] KECA 444 (KLR) (12 April 2024) (Judgment) (with dissent)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 444
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 444 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 April 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramA., Bowen L., Chesoni, GV ODUNGA, Gatembu, Githinji, L., Leggatt, Lutta, Mativo, Mustafa, Nyamweya, Odunga, P. J. Otieno, P.J
Holding
The claims for loss of profits were properly pleaded and proved, and the High Court erred in declining to award anticipated profit loss.
Facts
Micro-City Computers Limited and another entered into a contract with National Social Security Fund Board of Trustees for the design, supply, and installation of an electric security surveillance system. The High Court awarded Micro-City damages for breach of contract, but declined to award anticipated profit loss.
Issues
- Whether the claims for loss of profits were properly pleaded and proved
- Whether the High Court erred in declining to award anticipated profit loss
Reasoning
The claims for loss of profits were specifically pleaded and supported by evidence. The High Court erred in declining to award anticipated profit loss as it did not consider the evidence adduced.
Outcome
Affirmed
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