Lalji v Toka [1981] KECA 46 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 46
- Citation
- [1981] KECA 46 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 February 1981
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment awarding damages for negligenceCoramMadan, Law, Simpson Ag
Holding
The appeal is allowed in part, with the award of general damages increased to Kshs 175,000, and the costs of the appeal awarded to the appellant.
Facts
The appellant, a businessman, was a passenger in a car that collided with a lorry on January 21, 1976. The appellant sustained serious injuries, including compressed fractures of thoracic vertebrae and an injury to the hard palate resulting in traumatic occlusion.
Issues
- Quantum of damages for the appellant's injuries
- Award of special damages for loss of salary and profits
- Award of general damages for loss of future earnings
Reasoning
The court found the original award of Kshs 75,000 inadequate and set it aside, increasing it to Kshs 175,000. The court also allowed the appeal for general damages for loss of future earnings.
Outcome
The appellant is awarded Kshs 175,000 in general damages, with interest, and costs of the appeal.
Orders
- The decree is amended to reflect the new award of general damages and costs
Remedies
- Kshs 175,000 in general damages with interest
- Costs of the appeal awarded to the appellant
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Cooke v Muquel and others (Mombasa Civil Case 250 of 1973)
- Ashcroft v Curtin (1971) 3 All ER 1208
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