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BHUPINDER SINGH BHANGRA v JOEL TUWEI KOECH [2008] KEHC 2827 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 2827 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2827
Citation
[2008] KEHC 2827 (KLR)
Decided
21 May 2008
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of a Senior Resident MagistrateCoramM. K. Ibrahim
Holding

The Court of Appeal upholds the trial court's finding of liability and the quantum of damages awarded.

Facts

The Plaintiff, a minor, was cycling on Eldoret-Nakuru road when he was knocked down by a lorry driven by the 1st Defendant. The Plaintiff sustained various injuries.

Issues

  1. liability of the Defendants
  2. quantum of damages

Reasoning

The Court of Appeal upholds the trial court's finding of liability and the quantum of damages awarded, as the trial court's assessment of general damages is at the discretion of the trial court.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed with costs to the Respondent

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF KISUMU –V- TETE (2004) 2 KLR 55
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