SPIN KNIT LIMITED v JOHNSTONE OTARA [2006] KEHC 2008 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2008
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 2008 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2006
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs. The judgment of the subordinate court is upheld.
Facts
The respondent, Johnstone Otara, filed a suit against the appellant, Spin Knit Limited, seeking damages for injuries sustained while working at the appellant's premises in Nakuru. The respondent alleged negligence by the appellant, while the appellant denied negligence and claimed the injuries were due to the respondent's own negligence.
Issues
- Whether the assessment of damages by the trial magistrate was excessive and warranting interference by the appellate court.
- Whether the trial magistrate correctly applied the applicable principles of law in assessing the damages payable to the respondent.
Reasoning
The court found the assessment of damages by the trial magistrate to be fair and within the range of reasonable awards for similar injuries. The injuries sustained by the respondent were permanent and affected the functions of his right hand, making the award reasonable.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The judgment of the subordinate court is upheld.
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