KHILNA ENTERPRIESES LTD v CHARLES MAINA MIGWI [2006] KEHC 2136 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2136
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 2136 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 May 2006
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TypecivilPostureappeal from a judgment of a resident magistrateCoramM.A. ANG’AWA, R.K. Muriungi, K.K. Macharia
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The plaintiff, a servant of the defendant, slipped and fell from a lorry while returning a canvas to his employer on June 24, 2000, sustaining fractures to his left ulna distal and radial styloid process.
Issues
- duty of care of the employer
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff was on official duty and the employer had a duty to ensure a safe working environment. The plaintiff's fall was due to the employer's negligence, and the court agreed with the magistrate's 70%-30% liability ratio. The court also found the quantum of damages to be Ksh.100,000.
Outcome
dismissed
Orders
- costs to the respondent
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