JANEPHER ASAMI & 3 OTHERS v AKAMBA BUS SERVICES [2001] KEHC 14 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 14
- Citation
- [2001] KEHC 14 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2001
The court awards damages to the plaintiffs for their injuries, with specific amounts for each plaintiff and a provision for the minors' share to be invested in an interest-earning account.
Facts
The plaintiffs, Janepher Asami, Elizabeth Atero, Agnetta Kwoba, and Paul Wandera, were passengers in a bus when it crashed. They claim the accident was due to the negligence of the driver, and seek damages for injuries sustained.
Issues
- Negligence of the bus driver
- Validity of the plaintiffs' claims
- Amount of damages to be awarded
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiffs were passengers in the bus and that the driver was negligent. The specific amounts of damages were determined based on the severity of the injuries and the inflation rate.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the plaintiffs with specific terms for the award of damages and investment of the minors' share.
Orders
- Judgment for the plaintiffs with specific terms for the award of damages and investment of the minors' share
Remedies
- Damages for injuries
- Investment of minors' share in an interest-earning account
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