SOSPETER NDUNGU KAMAU v CHARLES MAGETO & ANOTHER [2006] KEHC 205 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 205
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 205 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trial outcome
Holding
The court found that the deceased's death was caused by the defendant's vehicle driven by the 2nd defendant, and the plaintiff is entitled to damages.
Facts
The deceased, Arthur Nderitu Ndungu, was traveling in a matatu (motor vehicle) Registration No.KAH 091C when it was involved in an accident on 4th May, 1997. The deceased died instantly. The plaintiff, Sospeter Ndungu Kamau, is the legal representative of the deceased's estate.
Issues
- liability of the defendants for the deceased's death
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court determined that the accident was caused by the defendant's vehicle, and the plaintiff's evidence supported the claim.
Outcome
The plaintiff is awarded damages.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Karanja vs. Marere 1983 KLR page 142
- Sheikh Mushtaq Hassan vs. Nathan Mwangi Kamau Transporters & Another 1982-88 Vol KAR
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