David Gachiri Gatheru v M W M [2006] KEHC 2804 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2804
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 2804 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 March 2006
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the appellant's counter-claim and awarding damagesCoramMARTHA KOOME
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent
Facts
The respondent alleged that the appellant raped her on December 31, 1996, and was subsequently assaulted. The appellant was convicted of causing grievous harm and indecent assault.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding the plaintiff proved her case on a balance of probability
- Whether the trial court erred in not considering the defendant's defense
- Whether the trial court erred in awarding an erroneous figure for damages
- Whether the trial court erred in awarding excessive general damages
- Whether the trial court erred in not considering the defendant's counter-claim
Reasoning
The respondent failed to prove her case to the required standard, and the trial court's award of Kshs.200,000/- as general damages was justified.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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