Channan Agricultural Contractors Ltd v Fred Barasa Mutayi [2013] KEHC 1478 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1478
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1478 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 October 2013
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The appeal is partly successful. The respondent is held 10% liable and awarded KShs.150,000/= as general damages.
Facts
Respondent Fred Barasa Mutayi was involved in a road traffic accident with a pickup truck owned by appellant Channan Agricultural Contractors Ltd. The respondent sustained injuries and filed a civil case against the appellant.
Issues
- negligence of the appellant
- apportionment of liability
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court finds that the respondent was not a lawful passenger and that the apportionment of liability was reasonable. The award of KShs.150,000/= is reasonable given the minor injuries sustained by the respondent.
Outcome
Appeal partly successful
Orders
- Respondent held 10% liable
- Award of KShs.150,000/= to the respondent less 10% contribution
- Respondent to meet costs of the trial court case
- Appellant to meet costs of the appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- MUNYOKI MWINZI MUTISYA V FACTORY GUARDS LTD.
- CATHERINE WANJIKU & 3 OTHERS V GIBSON THEURI
- WIYUMIRIRIE SAWMILLS V PAUL KARIUKI
- ATANAS BARASA V JESCAH OLAL KANALI
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