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Lomolo (1962) Limited v Alexander Mzee Komen [2019] KEELRC 353 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 353 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
353
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 353 (KLR)
Decided
26 September 2019
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgement of the Principal MagistrateCoramM. MBARU JUDGE
Holding

The appeal is allowed, the trial court’s judgement is set aside, and the appellant is not liable for damages.

Facts

The respondent was an employee of the appellant and was injured on December 24, 2012 while cutting sisal. The appellant denied the claims and argued that the respondent was not an employee at the time of the injury.

Issues

  1. Employment relationship between the parties
  2. Proof of negligence
  3. Nature and extent of the injury

Reasoning

The court found that the respondent was not an employee of the appellant at the time of the injury, and there was no proof of negligence. The court dismissed the claim.

Outcome

Appeal allowed, judgement set aside

Orders

  • Judgement of the trial court in PMCC No.15 of 2014, Eldama Ravine delivered on 27th September, 2016 is hereby set aside

Authorities cited

Cases cited (7)
  • Timsales Limited versus Noel Agina kello [2014] eKLR
  • Nyamache Tea Factory Co. Ltd versus Convas Ontomwa Buge [2010] eKLR
  • Kebirigo Tea Factory Co. Ltd versus Richard Ochiegi Obare [2010] eKLR
  • Samson Emuru versus Ol Suswa Farm Ltd Nakuru HCCA No. 6 of 2003
  • Subati Flowers Limited versus John Kariuki Githae ELRC Appeal No.31 of 2018
  • Lomolo (1962) Limited versus Anam Kwangulei ELRA No.25 of 2018
  • Kiema Muthuku versus Kenya Cargo Handling Services Ltd [1991] 2 KLR
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