STEPHEN NJUGUNA vs JONATHAN OGOSO NYANGARA [2003] KEHC 731 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 731
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 731 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeNegligencePostureClaim DismissedCoramA.I. HAYANGA
Holding
Plaintiff's claim for loss of user and special damages is not supported by evidence and is therefore dismissed.
Facts
Plaintiff Stephen Njuguna filed a claim for compensation from the Government in negligence arising from a motor accident. The 1st Defendant, Jonathan Ogoso Nyagara, was charged with driving a motor vehicle on a public road without due care and attention.
Issues
- Plaintiff's claim for loss of user not supported by evidence
- Plaintiff's claim for special damages not supported by evidence
Reasoning
The evidence presented did not support the Plaintiff's claim for loss of user and special damages, as the Plaintiff himself admitted that he hired another vehicle after the accident.
Outcome
Plaintiff's claim dismissed
Orders
- Plaintiff's claim for loss of user and special damages is dismissed
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