Teresia Kangwele Mbandi v Bendamin Deon Musau & another [1998] KEHC 137 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 137
- Citation
- [1998] KEHC 137 (KLR)
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TypeMotor Vehicle Accident CasePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramM.A. ANG’AWA
Holding
The court finds no evidence of negligence and dismisses the case.
Facts
The plaintiff, Teresia Kangwele Mbandi, is the widow of the deceased who died in a bus accident on October 9, 1987. The plaintiff sued the bus owner and driver under the Fatal Accidents Act, alleging negligence. The case was delayed for four years and was finally heard on April 28, 1999.
Issues
- Was the accident caused solely by the 2nd defendant's negligence?
- Was the accident inevitable?
Reasoning
The plaintiff did not provide evidence of negligence and the doctrine of Res ipsa loquitur was not applicable. The court dismissed the case on the grounds that no evidence of liability was established.
Outcome
Dismissal of the case with costs awarded to the defendants.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Fatal Accidents Act Cap.32
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- David Nandwa V.Kenya Kazi Ltd (1982-880 IKAR 1178)
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