ORION HAULIERS LIMITED v MICHAEL SEMPER ESIKHATI [2012] KEHC 3601 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3601
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 3601 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 June 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment awarding damages in a road accident caseCoramJ. W. MWERA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs.
Facts
A road accident occurred on 16th January, 2003, where the defendant's vehicle knocked down the plaintiff, causing injuries including a fracture of the left femur and stiffness in the left hip joint. The plaintiff claimed damages for general damages.
Issues
- The award of sh. 800,000/= was excessive and erroneous.
- The learned trial magistrate did not adequately appreciate the medical report of Doctor Udayan Sheth or his evidence plus what was stated in the submissions.
Reasoning
The learned trial magistrate heard evidence from the two doctors and considered the authorities cited by each side. The court found no evidence of the learned trial magistrate taking into account wrong principles, misapprehending the evidence, or awarding an erroneous estimate.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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