MUSENGIMANA v EUCL
The High Court held that, since there is no specific law governing damages for injuries caused by electricity accidents, damages must be determined by judicial discretion based on general principles of liability for harm caused by things under one's control. The court rejected the direct application of the presidential decree for motor vehicle accidents but used its methodology as guidance. The applicant was awarded damages reflecting his 92% permanent disability, loss of earning capacity, and related expenses, as the evidence established EUCL's liability.
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- Compensation for injury
- Electricity accidents
- Damages calculation
- Permanent disability
- Analogical interpretation
- Burden of proof