Jumbo North (EA) Limited v Elijah Nyakundi Atabo [2020] KEHC 3683 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3683
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3683 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 May 2020
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of Hon. C. Obulutsa, CMCoramOLGA SEWE
Holding
The appeal is allowed with costs, and the lower court's judgment and decree are set aside. The suit is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Respondent, Elijah Nyakundi Atambo, was injured while working in the factory of the Appellant, Jumbo North (EA) Limited. The Respondent claimed negligence and breach of duty of care.
Issues
- Lack of liability for negligence
- Failure to dismiss claim for lack of proof
- Inadequate evaluation of evidence
- Duplicity of suits
- Inadequate consideration of evidence
- Inadequate consideration of injuries sustained
Reasoning
The court found that the learned trial magistrate erred in law and fact in several aspects, including the evaluation of evidence and the consideration of the Respondent's injuries.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, lower court judgment set aside
Orders
- Judgment and decree of the lower court set aside
- Suit dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- H. West and Son Ltd vs. Shepherd (1964) AC.326
- Eldoret Steel Mills Limited vs. Moenga Obino Josephat (2014) eKLR
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