Samuel Mbugua Muriuki v Olive Farm Products Limited [2005] KEHC 2265 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2265
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2265 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 2005
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment holding the Appellant 80% liable for an accidentCoramALNASHIR VISRAM
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent, as the lower court's decision is upheld.
Facts
The Appellant, a worker at Olive Farm Products Limited, claimed damages for injuries sustained during an accident involving a pipe falling on his fingers. He alleged the employer's negligence, while the employer denied the claim, stating the Appellant was negligent for not wearing protective gloves.
Issues
- The Appellant's liability for the accident
- The lower court's apportionment of liability
Reasoning
The court found the Appellant's testimony and the Respondent's witnesses' testimony contradictory regarding the availability and use of protective gloves. The court upheld the lower court's decision to hold the Appellant 80% liable.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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