Charles v Cheto (Civil Appeal E046 of 2022) [2025] KECA 784 (KLR) (9 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 784
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 784 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramB. O. M. Manani, GWN MACHARIA, Inoti, Makau, Mbaru
Holding
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal.
Facts
The respondent, Joash Shisia Cheto, filed a suit against the appellant, Theopot Patrick Charles, seeking to enforce an award of compensation for a work injury. The incident occurred in February 2019 when a branch fell on the respondent while he was pruning trees, resulting in a serious injury to his left hand.
Issues
- Whether the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) had jurisdiction to hear the case.
- Whether the respondent was entitled to compensation under the Work Injury Benefits Act, Cap. 236.
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal found that the ELRC had jurisdiction and that the respondent was entitled to compensation.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Work Injury Benefits Act, Cap. 236
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