Mega Spin Limited v Gabriel Otieno [2007] KEHC 1123 (KLR)
- 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
- assessment of general damages
- 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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