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CRISTOPHER MUVO NDETI v KENNETH MWANIKI [2004] KEHC 147 (KLR)

[2004] KEHC 147 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
147
Citation
[2004] KEHC 147 (KLR)
Decided
14 May 2004
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a consent judgmentCoramJ.W. MWERA
Holding

Judgment in favor of the plaintiff, with 20% liability assigned to the plaintiff and 80% to the defendant.

Facts

The defendant's motor vehicle hit the plaintiff, a minor, causing a deep cut wound on his scalp and a crushed right hand that required amputation. The plaintiff sought damages and costs.

Issues

  1. Assessment of damages
  2. Liability determination

Reasoning

The court assessed damages based on the injuries sustained by the plaintiff and the need for future care and assistance.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the plaintiff

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