ABSOLOM AGALA V IMCO BUILDING & ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION [2012] KEHC 1341 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1341
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1341 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 September 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a dismissal by the lower courtCoramB. THURANIRA JADEN
Holding
The appeal is partly successful. The appellant's claim for general damages is upheld, and the respondent's payment of Kshs.179,907/= is sufficient.
Facts
The appellant, Absolom Agala, was a mason working for the respondent, Imco Building & Engineering Construction. During work, he fell from a ladder, injuring his urethra. The appellant claimed damages for negligence, wrongful dismissal, job reinstatement, interests, and costs.
Issues
- The trial magistrate's failure to appreciate the nature of the claim
- The trial magistrate's dismissal of the suit as fluke and fictitious
- The trial magistrate's failure to consider the evidence and circumstances surrounding the accident
- The trial magistrate's apportionment of liability and assessment of damages
Reasoning
The court agreed with the trial magistrate's apportionment of liability on a 50-50 basis. The court awarded Kshs.175,000/= as general damages, which, when apportioned, comes to Kshs.87,500/=. The respondent's payment of Kshs.179,907/= is sufficient.
Outcome
Partially successful appeal
Orders
- Each party to meet own costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Selle & Another v. Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd. & Others (1968) EA
- MAGGERY WAMBUGU NAMU v. MR./MRS. NYAGA (NRI HCCC. NO. 821)
- SHAUKA ABDUL RAZAK v. SALIM MOHAMMED (C.A MSA 6/90)
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