Equity Bank Limited & another v Robert Chesang [2016] KEHC 2558 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2558
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2558 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 September 2016
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment awarding damagesCoramHigh Court Honourable Korir, High Court Honourable Ombija, Khaminwa, Law, Macnaughteen, Ombija
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the learned magistrate's decision is not clearly wrong.
Facts
The plaintiff, Robert Chesang, claimed damages after his ATM transaction was declined at Nakumatt Supermarket. He alleged that the supermarket and Equity Bank Limited (1st Appellant) falsely accused him of fraud. The 1st Appellant denied the allegations and claimed that the plaintiff had no account with the bank.
Issues
- Whether the learned magistrate erred in awarding general damages for breach of contract
- Whether the learned magistrate erred in awarding general damages for libel
- Whether the learned magistrate erred in awarding aggravated, punitive, and exemplary damages
Reasoning
The court reevaluates the lower court record and evidence, finding no clear error in the magistrate's decision. The defendants did not enter an appearance and the plaintiff proceeded to prove his case.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Sielle Vs Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd
- Mbogo Vs Shah & Another
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