Joshua Mwaniki Nduati v Samuel Muchiri Njuguna [2005] KEHC 1944 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1944
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1944 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 July 2005
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TypeTortPostureAppeal from an interlocutory judgmentCoramGithinji, Juma, Osimo, Ransely
Holding
The defendant is found liable for 100% of the deceased's injuries and is ordered to pay Ksh.250,000 in general damages for pain and suffering.
Facts
The deceased Joshua Mwaniki Nduta, a 27-year-old male adult in 1990, was a passenger in a motor vehicle that collided with a train at a railway level crossing. The collision resulted in injuries to the deceased, including a fractured pelvis and fractures of three ribs.
Issues
- liability determination
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found that the deceased sustained injuries to the pelvis and ribs, and awarded Ksh.250,000 in general damages for pain and suffering.
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Orders
- Award of Ksh.250,000 in general damages
- Award of costs to the plaintiff
- Award of interest on general damages from the date of judgment
Remedies
- Damages awarded for pain and suffering
- Costs awarded to the plaintiff
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Patrick Kosgei Kipkenda v Enock Cheserek
- Christine Kanini Muthoka v Simon Okoth Obok & Another
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