ZAKAYO MAINA WAWERU V NAKU MODERN FEEDS LIMITED & ANOTHER [2012] KEHC 2583 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2583
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2583 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 July 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of a Senior Resident MagistrateCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The appeal must fail and is accordingly dismissed with costs.
Facts
An accident occurred on Nakuru-Eldoret road involving three motor vehicles. The appellant's car was hit from behind by a matatu, which in turn was hit by a lorry driven by the 2nd respondent. The appellant's car was insured and repairs were paid by the insurance company.
Issues
- whether the respondents were liable in negligence for the accident
- whether the appellant was entitled to be paid the damages claimed, the repair costs having been settled by the insurance company
Reasoning
The court found the 2nd respondent negligent for not keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, causing the accident. The 1st respondent was vicariously liable to the appellant. The appellant was satisfied with the repairs and brought the action on behalf of the insurer, not for personal damages.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
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