NIL MINING COMPANY LTD V ICYIMANIMPAYE N’ABANDI
In the absence of a specific statute governing compensation for mining accidents, damages must be assessed based on the general principle of liability for harm caused by things under one's control. Insurance contract limits do not bind third-party claimants. The court has discretion to determine appropriate compensation, and the special law on road accident compensation does not apply. Costs and attorney fees are not awarded where parties have both succeeded and failed on different issues.
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- Compensation for workplace accidents
- Liability for mining accidents
- Insurance contract interpretation
- Damages assessment