Kiruku v Kenya Orient Insurance Company Limited (Civil Appeal E189 of 2022) [2024] KECA 8 (KLR) (25 January 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 8
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 8 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Order of the High Court at Nairobi (Sergon, J.) delivered on 25th March 2022 in HCCA No. E344 of 2020CoramD. K. MUSINGA, H. A. OMONDI, G.W. NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
We find no merit in this appeal. The appeal is hereby dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The appellant filed a civil suit in the Chief Magistrate's Court at Nairobi against the respondent, seeking a declaratory order for liability to pay the decretal amount of Kshs.8,955,310. The respondent denied the claim and sought a judgment of Kshs.3,000,000. The High Court dismissed the respondent's application and the respondent appealed.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in holding that the respondent could only cushion and pay a maximum compensation of Kshs. 3,000,000/=
- Whether the High Court erred in not appreciating the strength of the respondent's application
Reasoning
The High Court held that the respondent's liability was limited to Kshs. 3,000,000/=. The court found that the respondent had already paid this amount and was not liable for the remaining balance.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Insurance (Motor Vehicles Third Party Risks) Act
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