SAHRA HERSI ALI T/A BUNGOMA TOTAL SERVICE STATION v GEORGE LUKAS OTIENO [2009] KEHC 2565 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2565
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 2565 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 June 2009
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the respondent's claim for special damagesCoramH. M. OKWENGU
Holding
The appellant is liable to the respondent for special damages incurred in the accident
Facts
The respondent filed a suit against the appellant alleging that the appellant's tanker caused an accident resulting in special damages. The appellant denied ownership and involvement.
Issues
- Ownership of the tanker
- Burden of proof
- Time-barred suit
- Jurisdiction of the court
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent's evidence established the occurrence of the accident and the liability of the appellant. The trial magistrate's misdirection was noted but not determinative.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Orders
- Dismissal of the appeal
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