Ali v Gitau [1992] KEHC 171 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 171
- Citation
- [1992] KEHC 171 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 July 1992
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NairobiCoramR.N NAMBUYE
Holding
The court found the defendant liable for the deceased's death under the Occupiers' Liabilities Act and awarded damages to the plaintiff's dependants.
Facts
The deceased entered the defendant's shop on October 19, 1979, and the mezzanine floor collapsed, resulting in the deceased's death. The plaintiff claimed damages under the Fatal Accidents Act and the Law Reform Act.
Issues
- Whether the defendant was liable for the deceased's death under the Occupiers' Liabilities Act
- Whether the deceased's own negligence contributed to his death
Reasoning
The court held that the defendant was negligent in maintaining the premises and breached the statutory duty under the Occupiers' Liabilities Act. The deceased's own negligence was not a significant factor.
Outcome
The plaintiff was awarded Kshs 466,000 in damages.
Orders
- Judgment for the plaintiff against the defendant on the following terms: Funeral expenses Kshs 7,000/-, Transportation for the body Kshs 19,000/-, Damages under the Law Reform Act for the benefit of the estate Kshs 80,000/-, Damages for the parents' dependency Kshs 45,000/-, Damages for the widow and children's dependency Kshs 360,000/-.
- Special damages and interest will be calculated from the date of filing the suit.
- The plaintiff will also have costs of the suit.
Remedies
- Damages awarded to the plaintiff's dependants
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Occupiers' Liabilities Act cap 34 Laws of Kenya
- Fatal Accidents Act cap 32 Laws of Kenya
- Law Reform Act cap 26 Laws of Kenya
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