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Catherine Wanjiru Kingori & 3 others v Gibson Theuri Gichubi [2005] KEHC 1500 (KLR)

[2005] KEHC 1500 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1500
Citation
[2005] KEHC 1500 (KLR)
Decided
1 July 2005
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a judgment entered ex-parteCoramJ. M. Khamoni
Holding

Judgment for the Plaintiffs at 100% liability, with specific sums awarded for each plaintiff

Facts

Plaintiffs were fare-paying passengers who suffered injuries when the Defendant's vehicle veered off the road and rolled over.

Issues

  1. Duty of care
  2. Negligence

Reasoning

Sufficient evidence of negligence; Plaintiffs' injuries were caused by the Defendant's actions.

Outcome

Judgment for Plaintiffs

Orders

  • Defendant to pay Plaintiffs Ksh.300,000, Ksh.100,000, Ksh.350,000, and Ksh.100,000 respectively
  • Defendant to pay costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Compensation

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Kagondu & Mukunya, Advocates
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