Amos Oloo Odoyo v Augustine Mwalo Kirande [2012] KEHC 1850 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1850
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1850 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 October 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment awarding damagesCoramH.K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The court finds the appellant 100% liable for the accident and upholds the award of Kshs. 600,000/= as general damages.
Facts
The respondent was hit by the appellant's vehicle while riding a bicycle near a trading center. The appellant claims he swerved to avoid a cyclist, while the respondent claims the cyclist swerved onto the road.
Issues
- Appellant's liability for the accident
- Excessive award of general damages
Reasoning
The court accepts the respondent's testimony and finds the appellant 100% liable for the accident. The award of damages is upheld.
Outcome
Affirmed
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