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Mega Spin Limited v Gabriel Otieno [2007] KEHC 1123 (KLR)

[2007] KEHC 1123 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1123
Citation
[2007] KEHC 1123 (KLR)
Decided
18 December 2007
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TypecivilPostureappeal from a judgment awarding damagesCoramL. KIMARU
Holding

general damages assessed to Ksh.30,000/=

Facts

Gabriel Otieno filed a suit against Mega Spin Limited for damages due to injuries sustained at work. The respondent alleged negligence and breach of contract, while the appellant denied these allegations.

Issues

  1. assessment of general damages
  2. contributory negligence

Reasoning

the trial magistrate's assessment was inordinately high and erroneous

Outcome

general damages reduced to Ksh.30,000/=

Orders

  • costs awarded to the respondent
  • appellant to pay half the costs on appeal

Remedies

  • damages of Ksh.32,500/=
  • costs awarded to the respondent
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