ATHUMANI SIMIYU v LUDOVICA MWANDOE &2 OTHERS [1999] KEHC 81 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 81
- Citation
- [1999] KEHC 81 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 June 1999
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramR NAMBUYE
Holding
The court finds for the plaintiff, awarding special damages of Kshs 4,500 and general damages totaling Kshs 565,000.
Facts
The plaintiff, Athumani Simiyu, filed a case against the defendants alleging injuries sustained in an accident involving their motor vehicle. The plaintiff claimed damages for injuries including head injury, multiple bruises, fractures of the left tibia and fibula, and fractures of the right ankle.
Issues
- Negligence of the defendants
- Damages for injuries sustained
Reasoning
The court found that the defendants were negligent and awarded damages for the plaintiff's injuries.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, original trial outcome affirmed
Orders
- Special damages of Kshs 4,500 with interest
- General damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities totaling Kshs 565,000
- Costs of the suit awarded to the plaintiff
- Claim against the third defendant dismissed with costs awarded to the third defendant
Remedies
- Damages for injuries
- Costs awarded to the plaintiff
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