Visaro Construction Co. Ltd v Benjamin Otuke [2019] KEELRC 215 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 215
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 215 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment awarding general damagesCoramRadido Stephen
The appeal is dismissed without merit
Facts
The Respondent sustained blunt trauma to the right wrist joint, classified as harm. The Appellant was awarded Kshs 200,000/- in general damages.
Issues
- whether the trial court erred in awarding general damages
- whether the trial court considered relevant authorities
Reasoning
The trial court did not err in considering the Isinya case and the effects of inflation. The general damages were not out of character with contemporary norms.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
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