Johnstone Katsika Malala v Mumias Sugar Company Limited [2020] KEELRC 167 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 167
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 167 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 November 2020
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing a suit for breach of statutory duty/negligenceCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
The Court finds no merit in the Appeal and dismisses it.
Facts
The Appellant alleged that he slipped and fell at midnight on 20 May 2009 while working at the Respondent's premises, sustaining injuries. The Respondent denied the claim, stating the Appellant was on duty from 7 am to 7 pm on that day.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant sustained injuries in the workplace on 20 May 2009
- Whether the trial court erred in dismissing the Appellant's suit against the weight of evidence on record
Reasoning
The Court re-evaluated the evidence and found no error of law or fact in the trial court's judgment. The Appellant did not meet the standard of proof.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Each party to bear their own costs
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