SIMON GITHAIGA MUNYOKI v ANTON NYUNGUTO WACHIRA [2000] KEHC 285 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 285
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 285 (KLR)
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi, Civil Case No. 53 of 1998CoramJ.L.A OSIEMO
Holding
The court held that the defendant is liable for the plaintiff's injuries and awarded damages.
Facts
The plaintiff, Simon Githaiga Munyoki, was involved in a road accident on Uhuru Highway on July 13, 1997, when he was pushing a handcart. The defendant, Anton Nyunguto Wachira, hit the plaintiff from behind with his motor vehicle, causing injuries to the plaintiff.
Issues
- Determination of the plaintiff's damages
- Whether the defendant is liable for the plaintiff's injuries
Reasoning
The court found that the defendant was at fault for the accident and awarded the plaintiff Kshs.28,610/= in special damages and Kshs.400,000/= for future medical expenses.
Outcome
The defendant is found liable and ordered to pay the plaintiff Kshs.428,610/= in total.
Orders
- The defendant is ordered to pay the plaintiff Kshs.428,610/= in total
Remedies
- Damages awarded to the plaintiff
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