MENENGAI OIL REFINERIES LTD V JEREMIAH MWAURA WANDETO [2012] KEHC 1344 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1344
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1344 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2012
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TypecivilPostureAppeal from a judgment finding the appellant 100% liable and assessing damagesCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
Affirming the liability of the appellant and the quantum of damages
Facts
The respondent, Jeremiah Mwaura Wandeto, was an employee of the appellant, Menengai Oil Refineries Limited. On January 12, 2003, while lawfully working, he was injured by a falling metal bar. He claimed the injuries were due to the appellant's negligence.
Issues
- Whether the respondent was injured at his work
- Whether the respondent proved negligence as against the appellant
- Whether the damages were excessive
Reasoning
The court found the respondent injured at work and that the appellant was negligent. The damages were found to be excessive.
Outcome
Affirmed
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