Statpack Industries v James Mbithi Munyao [2005] KEHC 2043 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2043
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2043 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment finding for the Respondent and awarding damagesCoramALNASHIR VISRAM
Holding
The appeal is allowed with costs to the Appellant, and the Judgment and decree of the lower court is set aside. The Respondent's case in the lower court against the Appellant is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Respondent, a casual but experienced worker, was operating a core loading machine when his dust coat interfered with the drive shaft switch, causing his left hand to get caught in the machine and resulting in injuries.
Issues
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in finding the Appellant negligent
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in awarding damages
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in finding causation
Reasoning
The Appellant did not provide evidence to prove negligence, and the learned Magistrate failed to establish causation. The award of damages is manifestly high.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Judgment and decree of the lower court set aside
- Respondent's case in the lower court against the Appellant dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Wilsher vs Essex Area Health Authority (1988) 2 W. L. R. 557
- Cummings (or McWilliams) vs Sir Willian Arrol (1962) 1 AER 623
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