Sukari Industries Company Limited v Felix Munanga Nabwere [2021] KEHC 924 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 924
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 924 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 December 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment in a civil caseCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs as the award of Kshs. 100, 000/= was not excessive.
Facts
Sukari Industries Company Limited was sued for compensation for injuries sustained by Felix Munanga Nabwere while employed by the company. The respondent was awarded Kshs. 100, 000/= general damages.
Issues
- Quantum of damages
- Employee-employer relationship
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent's injuries were soft tissue injuries and that the appellant's proposed award of Kshs. 100, 000/= was supported by relevant authorities. The court dismissed the appeal as the award was not inordinately high.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Selle vs. Associated Motor Boat Co. Ltd. [1965] E.A. 123
- Butt vs. Khan [1981] KLR 349
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