SIMON MUMO MALONZA v BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (K) LTD [2008] KEHC 3818 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3818
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 3818 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramH. M. OKWENGU
Holding
The court finds the appellant's evidence insufficient to prove the particulars of negligence alleged against the respondent and dismisses the appellant's suit with costs.
Facts
The appellant, Simon Mumo Malonza, was a leaf technician employed by the respondent, British American Tobacco (K) Ltd. He was assigned a motorbike for his work. On a material day, the motorbike experienced mechanical problems, and the appellant was involved in an accident resulting in injuries.
Issues
- Whether the respondent was liable for the appellant's injuries
- Quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court concludes that the appellant's evidence was insufficient to establish negligence and that the respondent was not liable. The court also finds that the injuries were serious and that the assessed damages were inadequate.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Orders
- Dismissal of the appellant's suit with costs
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