Kigaragari v Aya [1985] KECA 47 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 47
- Citation
- [1985] KECA 47 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 May 1985
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court at EldoretCoramA.R.W Hancox, J.O Nyarangi, H.G Platt
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs at the normal rate.
Facts
The respondent, Agripina, was injured in a road accident in 1977, resulting in the amputation of her right leg. She was awarded damages by the High Court, including general damages of Kshs 250,000, loss of earnings, and special damages.
Issues
- the judge's assessment of general damages
- the judge's award of loss of earnings
- the judge's award of special damages
Reasoning
The judge's award of general damages was not excessive, and the award of loss of earnings and special damages was not unreasonable.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
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