THURANIRA KARAURI vs AGNES NCHECHE [1997] KECA 385 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 385
- Citation
- [1997] KECA 385 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment & Decree of the High Court of Kenya at Meru (Justice Etyang) dated 23rd May, 1996CoramR.O. KWACH, G.S. PALL, S.E.O. BOSIRE, AG. JUDGE OF APPEAL
Holding
The appeal is allowed. The judgment and decree of the superior court are set aside. The plaintiff's suit is struck out with costs to the defendant.
Facts
Agnes Ncheche sued Thuranira Karauri in the superior court for damages for personal injuries she claimed to have suffered in an accident on 6th November, 1988, involving a motor vehicle, an Isuzu lorry, KWT 840, which she said was owned by the defendant. The plaintiff claimed special and general damages.
Issues
- Ownership of the vehicle involved in the accident
- Proving the injuries sustained
- Proving the claim was not time-barred
Reasoning
The plaintiff failed to prove that the vehicle was owned by the defendant and the medical report was admitted in breach of the Evidence Act. The claim for loss of earnings was not pleaded and supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Judgment and decree of the superior court set aside
- Plaintiff's suit struck out with costs to the defendant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation of Actions Act (Cap 22)
- Evidence Act (Cap 8)
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