EASTERN PRODUCE (K) LIMITED V BARNABAS KIPTANUI SONGOK [2012] KEHC 961 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 961
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 961 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 October 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principal Magistrates CourtCoramM. K. Ibrahim, F. AZANGALALA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent
Facts
The Respondent, Barnabas Kiptanui Songok, was injured on 25th February 1997 while pruning tea at Kapsumbeiwa Tea Estate. He claimed negligence and failure to provide protective gear such as goggles.
Issues
- Excessive damages awarded
- Negligence determination
- Relevance of defendant's submissions
- Failure to comply with Order 6 Rule 9
- Authority of the defense presented
Reasoning
The court found the trial magistrate's decision to be correct in considering the evidence and the law, and there was no reason to interfere with the decision.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed with costs to the Respondent
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