TEXCAL HOUSE SERVICE STATION vs TEXCAL HOUSE SERVICE STATION [2003] KEHC 589 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 589
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 589 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a previous judgment
Holding
The Court awards general damages of Kshs.1,200,000/- to the first Plaintiff and Kshs.100,000/- to the second Plaintiff, with interest at Court rates. Special damages of Kshs.22,800/- are awarded.
Facts
The first Plaintiff was suing on behalf of herself as the administratrix of the estate of Stanley Ndungu Mungai, who died in a car accident in May 1993. The accident involved a motor vehicle registration number KQE 149, which was owned by the Defendant.
Issues
- Quantum of general damages
- Quantum of special damages
Reasoning
The Court considered the medical reports and applied a formula from a previous case to determine the general damages. It also took into account the deceased's income and the impact of inflation.
Outcome
In favour of the Plaintiffs
Orders
- General damages of Kshs.1,200,000/- to the first Plaintiff
- General damages of Kshs.100,000/- to the second Plaintiff
- Special damages of Kshs.22,800/-
Remedies
- General damages of Kshs.1,200,000/- to the first Plaintiff
- General damages of Kshs.100,000/- to the second Plaintiff
- Special damages of Kshs.22,800/-
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Fatal Accidents Act (Cap. 32)
- Law Reform Act (Cap. 26)
Cases cited (2)
- ALFREDO PELIZZOLI v. E.N. NYAGA T/a BIASHARA
- ROSEMARY NANJARA BAIBA v. BENSON IRUNGU
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