Kimani v Gathoka [2004] KEHC 2570 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2570
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 2570 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 September 2004
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TypeTortPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NairobiCoramM.A. ANG’AWA
Holding
The defendant, Dennis Kimeu Gathoka, is found liable for 100% of the accident and is ordered to pay the plaintiff Ksh.1,000,000 in damages.
Facts
Harrison Muchoki Kimani, a 47-year-old male, was a passenger in a motor vehicle driven by Dennis Kimeu Gathoka. The vehicle had a tyre burst, causing an accident resulting in injuries to Kimani.
Issues
- liability
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found that the defendant was negligent for driving at high speed and not steering the vehicle properly, leading to the accident.
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Orders
- Judgment for the plaintiff on the proved claims
- Costs awarded to the plaintiff
- Interest on General damages from the date of judgment
- Interest on Special Damages from the date of filing suit
Remedies
- Damages of Ksh.1,000,000
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Major Rose Kavili Mutyambai v Manasseh Chege Waiharo
- Jane Nduta Kamade v John Kuria
- Edith Wanja Wairubi v Newton Mbuthia
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