TIMSALES LTD v WILSON LIBUYWA [2008] KEHC 460 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 460
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 460 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Honourable H. Nyagah, SRMCoramD. K. MARAGA
Holding
The Respondent failed to prove he was injured in the Appellant's premises on November 6, 1999, and the appeal is allowed.
Facts
The Respondent, Wilson Libuywa, claimed to have been injured at his place of work on November 6, 1999, but the Appellant, Timsales Ltd, presented evidence showing he was not on duty that day and that his treatment card was a forgery.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent was indeed injured at his place of work on November 6, 1999
- Whether the Respondent's medical report supported his claim of injury
Reasoning
The Respondent's treatment card was a forgery, and a medical report from a later examination is not sufficient to prove the injury on the claimed date.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, trial magistrate's award set aside
Orders
- Timsales Ltd to have the costs of the appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Mwanasokoni Vs Kenya Bus Services Ltd & Others [1982-88] 1 KAR 870
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