MUNYAO KYAA NGUTA v MALDE TRANSPORTERS LIMITED & ANOTHER [2000] KEHC 509 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 509
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 509 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2000
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of a Senior Principal MagistrateCoramSHAIKH M. AMIN
Holding
The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable in this case.
Facts
The deceased, Stephen Nzomo Munyao, was a lawful passenger in the vehicle KAC 703 C owned by Malde Transporters Limited. The deceased died in a road accident.
Issues
- Whether the deceased was a lawful passenger in the vehicle
- Whether the deceased was negligent in traveling and controlling the vehicle
Reasoning
The court found that the accident was due to the negligence of the person in control of the vehicle, and the plaintiff relied on the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed with costs.
Orders
- The appeal is allowed with costs.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- TEXTBOOK ON TORTS, 4th Edition, Blackstone Press Limited (1993) by Michael A. Jones
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