[2006] UGCA 3

[2006] UGCA 3

The Court of Appeal held that the Warsaw Convention 1929 applied, not the Hague amendment. The airline ticket issued to the respondent combined the passenger ticket and baggage check, containing all required particulars and the limitation notice. The respondent, a frequent flyer, accepted the ticket and was bound by...

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Citation
[2006] UGCA 3
Parties
Appellant: Kenya Airways Limited; Respondent: Ronald Katumba
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Number
Civil Appeal No. 43 of 2005
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
International Carriage by Air, Contractual Liability Limitation, Wilful Misconduct Exception, Special and General Damages
Source Language
en
Commercial and Corporate Civil Procedure International Carriage by Air Contractual Liability Limitation Wilful Misconduct Exception Special and General Damages

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Parties

Kenya Airways Limited

Appellant

Ronald Katumba

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's liability for lost baggage was limited under the Warsaw Convention.
  2. 2 Whether sufficient notice of liability limitation was given to the respondent.
  3. 3 Whether the Illiterates Protection Act applies to airline tickets.

Ratio Decidendi

The Court of Appeal held that the Warsaw Convention 1929 applied, not the Hague amendment. The airline ticket issued to the respondent combined the passenger ticket and baggage check, containing all required particulars and the limitation notice. The respondent, a frequent flyer, accepted the ticket and was bound by its terms, regardless of his ability to read. The Illiterates Protection Act did not apply to airline tickets, and the respondent was not illiterate. The appellant's conduct did not amount to wilful misconduct; it showed diligence in attempting to locate the lost baggage. The limitation of liability under Article 22(2) of the Warsaw Convention was therefore available to the...

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • High Court judgment and orders set aside.
  • Respondent awarded US$1120 as compensation for lost baggage under the Warsaw Convention.