MUNYAO KYAA NGUTA v MALDE TRANSPORTERS LIMITED & ANOTHER [2000] KEHC 60 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 60
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 60 (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, a lawful passenger in the defendant's vehicle, KAC 703C, died in a road accident. The plaintiff relied on the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur.
Issues
- Whether the deceased was a lawful passenger in the defendant's 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's reliance on res ipsa loquitur was justified.
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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