Akamba Public Road Service Ltd And Another vs JOSEPH M. MUKUNDI [2002] KEHC 561 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 561
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 561 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2002
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant appealed the decision of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramD.K.S. AGANYANYA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the respondent's case is dismissed, and the respondent bears his own costs
Facts
The respondent's vehicle was damaged in a road traffic accident with an Akamba bus. The plaintiff filed a suit claiming damages for loss of use and repair costs. The respondent was awarded Kshs.58,800 for loss of use and Kshs.38,360 for repair costs.
Issues
- Whether the respondent was liable for the accident
- Whether the learned magistrate erred in awarding special damages
Reasoning
The respondent failed to prove his case on a balance of probabilities, and the learned magistrate's judgment was against the weight of evidence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, respondent's case dismissed
Orders
- Set aside the magistrate's judgment
- Dismiss the respondent's case with each party bearing their own costs
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