Mathi v Mitaboni Bus Service [1985] KEHC 111 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 111
- Citation
- [1985] KEHC 111 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 1985
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a lower court judgmentCoramCockar
Holding
The plaintiff is awarded Kshs 25,432 in total, including Kshs 432 for special damages and Kshs 25,000 for general damages.
Facts
The plaintiff, Mathi, was a passenger on the defendant's bus (KRD 807) when an accident occurred, resulting in injuries to the plaintiff.
Issues
- Duty of care of the bus driver
- Quantification of damages
Reasoning
The court found the accident was caused by the driver's negligence and awarded damages based on the plaintiff's evidence and medical reports.
Outcome
For the plaintiff
Orders
- Costs awarded to the plaintiff against the defendant
- Interest awarded at court rates from the date of judgment
Remedies
- Damages awarded to the plaintiff
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