Mary Nyadzua Ngale v Sheikh Omar Bin Dahman T/A Malindi Bus [2005] KEHC 2210 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2210
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2210 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2005
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a judgment entered in favor of the plaintiffCoramD.K. MARAGA
Holding
The court awards the plaintiff Sh. 661,810/= in total, including Sh. 300,000/= for pain and suffering, Sh. 400,000/= for future medical expenses, and Sh. 78,600/= for special damages.
Facts
The plaintiff, Mary Nyadzua Ngale, was a passenger in a bus that was involved in an accident on October 6, 1997. She suffered injuries including a dislocation to the cervical spine C3 and C4, resulting in numbness and pain in her neck and limbs.
Issues
- Quantum of general damages
- Whether the plaintiff requires a surgical operation to relieve her pain
- Whether the plaintiff suffered a loss of income due to her absence from work
Reasoning
The court considered the medical evidence and authorities cited by the parties to determine the appropriate quantum of damages. The plaintiff was awarded a surgical operation and special damages, but the loss of income claim was not fully supported.
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Wellington Richa vs Alfred Karisa Kanga & Another
- James Kitambi Lihiu vs Joseph Kibua & Others
- Michael Okiya Bwonga vs Kenya Airways Ltd.
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