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Visaro Construction Co. Ltd v Benjamin Otuke [2019] KEELRC 215 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 215 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
215
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 215 (KLR)
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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

Cases cited (4)
  • Isinya Roses Ltd v Zakayo Nyongesa (2016) eKLR
  • Wiyumirire Saw Mills v Paul Kariuki (2005) eKLR
  • Kreative Roses Ltd v Olpher Kerubo Osumo (2014) eKLR
  • Eastern Produce (K) Ltd (Savani Estate) v Gilbert Muhunzi Makotsi (2013) eKLR
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