BHUPINDER SINGH BHANGRA v JOEL TUWEI KOECH [2008] KEHC 2827 (KLR)
- 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
- liability of the Defendants
- 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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