Wayo & another (Suing on Behalf of the Estate of Benjamin Wayo Sailoki - Deceased) v Bwire (Civil Appeal E033 of 2022) [2025] KECA 866 (KLR) (7 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 866
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 866 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the decision of the High Court of Kenya at VoiCoramGW NGENYE-MACHARIA, Mativo, Ringera
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the appellants' appeal lacks merit.
Facts
The appellants sued the respondent for damages resulting from a road traffic accident involving the deceased, Benjamin Wayo Sailoki, and a motor vehicle. The appellants alleged the respondent's driver was negligent.
Issues
- liability of the respondent for the deceased's wrongful death
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found that the Magistrate did not properly direct his mind when holding the respondent 100% liable for the accident. There was no factual evidence to support such a finding.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Each party shall bear their own costs of the appeal.
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