Moses M. Njoroge & another v Samat Bhima [1994] KECA 98 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 98
- Citation
- [1994] KECA 98 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 December 1994
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at EldoretCoramA.M.Cockar, M.G.Muli, P.K.Tunoi
Holding
Damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities of life are reduced by Shs 25,000 to Shs 200,000.
Facts
On August 5, 1978, Moses M. Njoroge's lorry collided with Samat Bhima's car, causing Bhima serious injuries.
Issues
- Extraneous matters in awarding damages
- Sexual incapacity of the plaintiff
Reasoning
The judge erred in awarding damages to the plaintiff's wife and in assuming the plaintiff suffered from sexual incapacity.
Outcome
Appeal allowed on two grounds, costs awarded to appellants.
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