PHILOICE KABAYEKA OLUOCH vs KENYA BUS SERVICES LIMITED & ANOTHER [1997] KEHC 39 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 39
- Citation
- [1997] KEHC 39 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 December 1997
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the plaintiff's suitCoramJ. V. JUMA
Holding
The plaintiff's suit is dismissed with costs, as the plaintiff failed to prove that the deceased was a passenger in motor vehicle KXD 781.
Facts
The plaintiff's husband was killed in a road accident involving two vehicles. The deceased was initially alleged to be a passenger in vehicle KXD 781, but the plaintiff's evidence suggests he was actually a passenger in vehicle KAC 375H.
Issues
- Whether the deceased was a passenger in motor vehicle KXD 781
- Whether the plaintiff's counsel should be held responsible for the mix-up in the pleadings
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff's evidence contradicted the initial allegation, and the plaintiff's counsel did not amend the pleadings despite being aware of the mistake.
Outcome
Dismissal of the plaintiff's suit
Orders
- Costs to be paid by the plaintiff's advocates
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