AKAMBA PUBLIC ROAD SERVICES LTD v MARGARET MODANI MUSALIA [2012] KEHC 1730 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1730
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1730 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Principal Magistrate in Milimani CMCC No. 11799 of 2006CoramD A ONYANCHA
Holding
The court upheld the award of Ksh.600,000/- as general damages for pain and suffering and loss of amenities, considering it within limits set by other decided cases and within the financial capacity of Kenyans.
Facts
The Plaintiff/Respondent suffered various injuries including fractures, deep degloving injuries, laceration wounds, bruised areas, and soft tissue injuries. The Plaintiff claimed general damages for pain and suffering and loss of amenities, and special damages.
Issues
- The amount of Ksh.600,000/- awarded as general damages for pain and suffering and loss of amenities is excessive.
- The defendant's appeal on the main ground that the sum of Ksh.600,000/- was too high and manifestly excessive.
Reasoning
The court considered the comparative awards in similar cases and the financial burden on the public, but ultimately upheld the award as reasonable.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- George Mathenge Muhingo Vs M. D Patel, Nairobi HCCC No. 2216 of 1993
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