William Nyongesa Wasilwa V Shajanand Industries Ltd [2012] KEHC 4710 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4710
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 4710 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a dismissal of a suit for damagesCoramA. O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Appellant, William Nyongesa Wasilwa, claimed that he was injured on 19/3/2004 while on duty at the Respondent, Shajanand Industries Ltd's factory. He alleged negligence on the part of the Respondent for not providing or maintaining an adequate working system and environment. The Appellant testified that he was employed as a general labourer and was injured by a fellow employee using a fork jembe.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant was employed by the Respondent
- Whether the Respondent was responsible in negligence for the injuries
Reasoning
The court found that the Appellant was not employed by the Respondent and that the evidence led was at variance with what had been pleaded in regard to negligence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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