Francis v Mash East Africa Limited (Civil Appeal E078 of 2023) [2026] KECA 45 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 45
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 45 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureSecond appeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at MombasaCoramChesoni Acting, F. Wangari, F. Wangari, Ngenye, Pall
Holding
The court held that the appellant had not proved his claim for loss of user to the required standard.
Facts
The appellant, Carlos Muema Francis, claimed damages for injuries and damage to his tuktuk after a road traffic accident involving the respondent, Mash East Africa Limited, on October 12, 2018.
Issues
- Whether the appellant proved his claim for loss of user to the required standard.
- Whether the award of Kshs. 67,500 for loss of income was supported by evidence.
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant failed to strictly prove the claim for loss of user, which is a special damage claim that must be specifically pleaded and strictly proved.
Outcome
The appeal was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- David Bagine v Martin Bundi [1997] eKLR
- Mitchell Cotts (K) Ltd v Musa Freighters (supra)
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