SPELLMAN & WALKER COMPANY LTD. v ANITA WILSON [2000] KEHC 325 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 325
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 325 (KLR)
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TypeNegligencePostureAppeal from the decision of Khamoni J.CoramM.A. ANG’AWA
Holding
Negligence on the part of the defendant had not been proved.
Facts
A car accident occurred on the lower Kabete road on November 30, 1996, resulting in damage to the plaintiff's Datsun pick-up. Anita Wilson, the defendant, was alleged to be the driver of a Land Cruiser involved in the accident.
Issues
- Was Anita Wilson the driver of the vehicle registration number 29 CD 168K?
- Did an accident occur on the 30th November, 1996 along lower Kabete road?
- Was the accident caused due to the negligence of Anita Wilson or her agent?
Reasoning
The plaintiff failed to produce evidence to prove negligence on the defendant's part. The plaintiff also failed to prove special damages.
Outcome
The suit is hereby dismissed with costs to the defendants.
Orders
- Dismissal of the suit for lack of evidence on liability on negligence.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Mary ayo Wanyama & Others V Nairobi City Council, Court of appeal civil appeal No.252 of 1998
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