ARKEY INDUSTRIES v SAMSON NGUTU NYONGI [2007] KEHC 3142 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3142
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3142 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 March 2007
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Subordinate CourtCoramM. K. IBRAHIM
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the judgment of the Subordinate Court is set aside. The suit is dismissed with costs to the Defendant, and the Appellant is awarded costs in the appeal.
Facts
The Appellant's vehicle veered off the road and crashed into the Respondent's building, causing damage. The Respondent filed a suit for special and general damages, including the cost of repairs. The Appellant abandoned some grounds of appeal.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in awarding special damages
- Whether the trial court erred in awarding the cost of repairs
Reasoning
The court found that the special damages claim was not specifically proven, and the cost of repairs was not incurred as the architect's report was only an estimate.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, judgment set aside
Orders
- Suit dismissed with costs to the Defendant
- Appellant awarded costs in the appeal
Remedies
- Costs to the Appellant in the appeal
- Suit dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Court of Appeal Civil Appeal No. 283 of 1996 DAVID BAGEINE –V- MARTIN BUNDI
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