Joyce Wanjiru Kamau v Kenya Canners Ltd & Another [2004] KEHC 1440 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1440
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 1440 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 June 2004
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a judgment on liability and quantum of damagesCoramM.A. Ang'awa
Holding
The plaintiff is awarded Ksh.100,000/- for general damages for pain and suffering, and the costs of the suit are awarded to the plaintiff.
Facts
In 1988, a staff bus carrying workers to their home was involved in a multiple collision accident, resulting in personal injuries to the plaintiff, Joyce Wanjiru Kamau, including a fracture of the left collar bone and multiple fractures of the pelvis.
Issues
- Liability determination
- Quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff sustained injuries and awarded damages based on the medical reports and the plaintiff's testimony.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Award of Ksh.100,000/- for general damages
- Award of costs to the plaintiff
Remedies
- Award of Ksh.100,000/- for general damages
- Award of costs to the plaintiff
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Teresia Nduta v Patrick Mungai Njoroge
- Edith W..Warumbi v Newton Mbuthia
- Simon Githaiga Wachira v Timothy Ndirangu Mwangi
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