Saj Ceramic Limited v Robinson Mongare [2015] KEHC 4823 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4823
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4823 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 May 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from original judgmentCoramA MABEYA
Holding
Judgment set aside, Respondent held 30% liable, awarded Kshs. 92,050 plus interest, costs to be met by Respondent
Facts
Respondent Robinson Mongare filed a claim against Appellant Saj Ceramic Limited for damages from an alleged industrial accident where he sustained a crush injury to his right foot.
Issues
- Failure to give reasons for holding the Appellant 90% liable
- Failure to assess evidence and submissions
- Appellant's denial of injury
- Excessive award of damages
Reasoning
Appellant's failure to produce evidence and Respondent's awareness of the risk led to apportionment of liability at 70% - 30%. Damages were reassessed and awarded at Kshs. 131,500.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Respondent held 30% liable
- Awarded Kshs. 92,050 plus interest
- Respondent to meet costs of suit
- Appellant to meet costs of appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Ochieng v. Amalgamated Saw Mills (2005) 1KLR 151
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