APA Insurance Limited v Britind Industries Limited (Civil Appeal E690 of 2023) [2025] KECA 1602 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1602
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1602 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Decree of the High Court of Kenya at NairobiCoramKaran, Mabeya, Nyamweya, W. Karanja
Holding
The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's judgment in favor of Britind, finding that APA failed to prove the fire was caused by Britind and that Britind was entitled to the full amount claimed under the insurance policy.
Facts
APA Insurance Limited declined to settle a claim by the insured, Britind Industries Limited, after a fire at the insured's factory. Britind claimed losses and expenses related to the fire.
Issues
- Whether APA rightfully voided the insurance policy due to Britind's non-disclosure of material facts.
- Whether Britind was the author of its own misfortune and thus not entitled to recover under the insurance policy.
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal held that APA did not prove the fire was caused by Britind, and that Britind's claim was supported by the evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Corporate Insurance Company Limited v Rainbow Cabs & Car Hire Limited (Civil Appeal 352 of 2012) [2023] KECA 1029 (KLR)
- Slattery vs Mance [1962] 1 ALL ER 525
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