PETER GICHURU MWANGI vs JAMES KABATHI MWANGI [2001] KEHC 748 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 748
- Citation
- [2001] KEHC 748 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 February 2001
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a judgment assessing damagesCoramKasanga Mulwa
Holding
General damages assessed at Kshs. 600,000
Facts
The Plaintiff sustained severe injuries in an accident involving the Defendant's vehicle on August 17, 1997.
Issues
- Assessment of general damages
- Award of special damages
Reasoning
The court considered the severity and extent of injuries in comparison to previous cases, and awarded damages accordingly.
Outcome
Judgment for the Plaintiff in the amount of Kshs. 1,294,500
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Jane Elsa Oyoo vs. Lochas Brothers and Company Nairobi HCCC No. 5733 of 1991
- Frankle Ray Vs. Paul M. Kahara & 3 others Mombasa HCCC No. 579 of 1989
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