Timsales Limited v Joseph Njenga Githaiga [2015] KEHC 2556 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2556
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2556 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principal Magistrate, MoloCoramEmukule, Makhandia
Holding
The respondent failed to prove that he was injured on the material date and that the injuries were inflicted on that date. The trial court's reliance on the medical report alone was erroneous.
Facts
The respondent brought a suit against the appellant due to injuries he sustained while under its employ. The trial court found that the respondent had proved his case and awarded general damages of Kshs.80,000/=.
Issues
- Whether the respondent proved that he was injured on the material date.
- Whether the medical treatment card was crucial to proving the respondent's injuries.
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent failed to produce the medical treatment card, which was crucial to proving the injuries. The court also found that the respondent failed to prove the source of his injuries.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, ground of appeal no. (2) found to have merit.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Selle and Anor. V. Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd and Others, (1968) EA 123.
- Timsales Limited V. Harun Thuo Ndungu.
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