M’IRUANJI MUCHAI v BROADWAYS BAKERY & another [1996] KECA 29 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 29
- Citation
- [1996] KECA 29 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 May 1996
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Decree of the High Court of KenyaCoramJE GICHERU, RO KWACH, RSC OMOLO
Holding
The appeal must fail and be dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The appellant filed proceedings against the respondents to record damages for the children of his deceased brother who was killed in a motor accident involving a vehicle owned by the first respondent but driven by the second respondent. The appellant alleged negligence but no evidence was given to prove it.
Issues
- Whether the appellant had a locus standi to bring the suit.
- Whether the appellant proved negligence against the respondents.
Reasoning
The court held that there is no liability without fault in the legal system in Kenya, and a plaintiff must prove some negligence against the defendant where the claim is based on negligence. The appellant did not prove negligence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Kiema Muthuku v Kenya Cargo Handling Services Ltd (1991) 2 KAR 258
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