NJOKA TANNERS LIMITED v CATHERINE KAGWIRIA [2010] KEHC 2808 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2808
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 2808 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2010
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramW. KARANJA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
Facts
The Plaintiff/Respondent sued the Appellant for damages after a traffic accident involving the Appellant's vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was not joined as a party, and the Appellant was sued in his capacity as the owner of the vehicle.
Issues
- vicarious liability
- non-joinder of driver
- volenti non fit injuria
- apportionment of liability
- excessive damages
Reasoning
The court held that the driver's negligence was proved, and the Appellant could be held liable for vicarious liability even without the driver's presence. The non-joinder of the driver was not fatal, and the doctrine of volenti non fit injuria did not apply.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- NDUNGU v COAST BUS COMPANY LIMITED (2000) 2 EA 462
- DRITOO v WEST NILE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION (1968) E.A 428
- GEOFFREY CHEGE NUTHU v M/S ANVERALI AND BROTHERS (Civil Appeal No. 68 of 1997)
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