PATRICK KIPTOO & ANOTHER V JOHN EWOI [2012] KEHC 863 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 863
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 863 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Senior Resident Magistrate, Hon. G.A. Mmasi, dated 22nd July, 2008, at Eldoret Chief Magistrate’s Court in CMCC No. 541 of 2004.CoramF. AZANGALALA
Holding
The judgment of the Senior Resident Magistrate is set aside.
Facts
The respondent, John Ewoi, alleged that the 1st defendant’s driver, Patrick Kiptoo, caused him serious injuries by driving the vehicle registration number KAK 891 P carelessly and recklessly.
Issues
- Negligence of the driver
- Responsibility of the respondent
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent was not wholly to blame for the accident.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed.
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