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ESTHER NYARUAI vs UNITED INSURANCE CO. LTD [2003] KEHC 635 (KLR)

[2003] KEHC 635 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
635
Citation
[2003] KEHC 635 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPosturePlaintiff sued for indemnification and compensation for a stolen vehicle, while the defendant denied liability and claimed fraud.CoramJOYCE ALUOCH
Holding

Judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of Kshs.559,100, all inclusive, and costs of the suit.

Facts

The plaintiff's car was stolen on March 2, 1990, and she reported it to the police. The vehicle was insured under a comprehensive policy with a value of Kshs.537,000. The plaintiff claimed Kshs.636,000 for the stolen vehicle and one million shillings for general damages.

Issues

  1. Plaintiff's entitlement to indemnification and compensation under the insurance policy
  2. Defendant's liability and the validity of the plaintiff's claim

Reasoning

The court found that the defendant's lawyers received the items listed in the consent judgment, indicating the defendant's satisfaction with the plaintiff's claim. The court awarded the agreed sum of Kshs.559,100, all inclusive.

Outcome

Plaintiff wins

Orders

  • Judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of Kshs.559,100, all inclusive
  • Award of costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Indemnification and compensation for the stolen vehicle
  • General damages of Kshs.1,000,000
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