DAMARIS WANJIRU MUHORO v JOSEPH KAMAU NJOROGE & another [2011] KEHC 1297 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1297
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 1297 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 June 2011
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NakuruCoramM. J. ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
The court awards the plaintiff the sum of Ksh 1,300,000/=, apportioned as follows: 60% to the 1st Defendant and 40% to the 3rd Party.
Facts
The deceased, John Muhoro Mbugua, was a passenger in a Nissan matatu when it was violently run into by a Mitsubishi Canter, causing his death. The 1st Defendant, Joseph Kamau Njoroge, was the driver of the Canter.
Issues
- Determination of liability for the accident
- Calculation of damages
Reasoning
The court found the 1st Defendant liable for the accident and awarded damages based on the deceased's income and the loss of dependency.
Outcome
The plaintiff is awarded Ksh 1,300,000/=, with costs apportioned accordingly.
Orders
- The plaintiff is awarded Ksh 1,300,000/= apportioned as 60% to the 1st Defendant and 40% to the 3rd Party.
- The plaintiff is awarded costs apportioned as 60% to the 1st Defendant and 40% to the 3rd Party.
Remedies
- Damages of Ksh 1,300,000/= apportioned as 60% to the 1st Defendant and 40% to the 3rd Party.
- Costs apportioned as 60% to the 1st Defendant and 40% to the 3rd Party.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Fatal Accidents Act (Cap. 32 Laws of Kenya)
- Law Reform Act (Cap. 26 Laws of Kenya)
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