Migotiyo Plantation Limited v Lucy Korir [2012] KEHC 2101 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2101
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2101 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 September 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Resident Magistrate's CourtCoramH.A. OMONDI
Holding
The appeal is allowed. The judgment and all consequential orders are set aside.
Facts
Respondent Lucy Korir was awarded Kshs.60,000 in general damages for injuries sustained while working for the appellant Migotiyo Plantation Limited. The injuries involved a sprain on the left hip joint and bruises resulting from a fall into a deep uncovered hole.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding the appellant liable for the respondent's injuries
- Whether the trial court erred in finding the appellant had a duty to ensure safe working conditions
Reasoning
The evidence did not support the finding that the appellant owed the respondent a duty of care, as the respondent got injured outside the scope of her duty. The trial court failed to consider the evidence of the respondent's employer regarding the presence of a toilet within the premises.
Outcome
Judgment and all consequential orders set aside
Orders
- Judgment and all consequential orders set aside
- Costs awarded to the appellant
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