NJENGA KARANJA v TRANS AMI TRANPORTERS (K) LTD [1999] KEHC 43 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 43
- Citation
- [1999] KEHC 43 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 October 1999
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAssessment of DamagesCoramR NAMBUYE
Holding
The court finds that the plaintiff sustained injuries including a deformed shortened right lower limb, pain when walking, and other soft tissue injuries. The court assesses the damages and enters judgment accordingly.
Facts
The plaintiff, NJENGA KARANJA, sustained injuries in an accident involving the defendant, TRANS AMI TRANSPORTERS (K) LTD. The injuries included loss of consciousness, a cut on the left palm, fractures of the right leg and thigh, and bruises on the left leg. The plaintiff felt pain when walking and had not been hospitalized since February 5, 1996.
Issues
- Liability and percentage of fault
- Quantification of damages
Reasoning
The court considered the plaintiff's injuries, the case law cited, and the plaintiff's testimony to determine the appropriate damages.
Outcome
In favor of the plaintiff
Orders
- Special damages of Kshs 1,820 with interest
- General damages of Kshs 525,000 with interest
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities
- Damages for special damages
Authorities cited
Cases cited (6)
- Solomon W. Njoroge v Anne W. Mwangi
- Francis Ngena Mutuli v John Kitheka Kwara
- Benta Oyaga Oduwo v Keribigo General Stores Limited
- Marco Nyagowa v Benson Mwangi Macharia
- Makau Mulwa v Harriner Singh Kular
- Raphael Mutuku v Samuel Ngare
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