Waridi Limited v Charles Adwogo Kidaga [2015] KEHC 842 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 842
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 842 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant appealed against the award of damages by the learned trial magistrate.CoramA.MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent as the award was within acceptable limits and not too high.
Facts
The respondent was employed by the appellant and suffered an injury in the course of his employment. He sued the appellant for damages, and after a full trial, was awarded Kshs. 400,000 in general damages and Kshs. 2,000 in special damages. Liability was agreed at 70% against the appellant and 30% against the respondent.
Issues
- Whether the award of damages by the learned trial magistrate was too low or too high to call for its intervention.
- Whether the medical reports produced by consent were sufficient to support the award of damages.
Reasoning
The court was guided by the evidence on record and the material before it, and found the award to be within acceptable limits.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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