CHARLES KITONGA MUMO & another v BENARD NDETO KYULE [2012] KEHC 2739 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2739
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2739 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 July 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the original judgment in Machakos Chief Magistrate’s Court Civil Suit No. 748/2009CoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety with costs to the respondent.
Facts
On 28th November, 2008, the respondent was walking along Machakos-Wote road when the 2nd appellant negligently drove his vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and knock the respondent down. The respondent sustained multiple injuries and incurred medical expenses.
Issues
- Liability of the appellants for the accident
- Quantum of damages awarded by the trial court
Reasoning
The court found the appellants 100% liable for the accident and upheld the trial court's award of Kshs. 500,000/= as general damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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