Susan Wanjugu Muchemi v James Kabathi Mwangi [2005] KEHC 285 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 285
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 285 (KLR)
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Holding
The court finds the Defendant vicariously liable for the negligence of his driver and awards damages of Kshs.3,220,000.
Facts
The Plaintiff brought a suit against the Defendant for general damages under the law Reform Act and the Fatal Accidents Act, claiming her late husband died in a road traffic accident caused by the Defendant's negligence.
Issues
- negligence of the Defendant's driver
- liability for the death of the deceased
Reasoning
The court found sufficient evidence to prove the death was caused by the Defendant's driver's negligence, and awarded damages based on the deceased's age and the Plaintiff's claim for loss of dependency and loss of expectation of life.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff
Orders
- application for distribution and investment of minors shares
Remedies
- damages of Kshs.3,220,000
- costs and interest thereon
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law Reform Act
- Fatal Accidents Act
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