AGNESS MUHONI MWANGI vs KENNEDY WACHIRA KARIGU & ANOTHER [1998] KEHC 136 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 136
- Citation
- [1998] KEHC 136 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 October 1998
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TypeAccident CasePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramM.A. Ang'awa
Holding
The plaintiff is awarded Ksh.900,000/- for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities.
Facts
The plaintiff, a businesswoman, was walking along a pavement in Eastleigh when she was hit by a motor vehicle. She was pregnant at the time and her leg was amputated. The driver fled the scene, leaving her trapped under the vehicle.
Issues
- Negligence of the defendants' agents
- Quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found the defendants liable for negligence and awarded damages for the plaintiff's injuries.
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Orders
- Plaintiff awarded Ksh.900,000/- for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities
- Special damages agreed at Ksh.126,017/-
- Plaintiff to bear the costs of the suit
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