Michael Njagi Karimi v Gideon Ndungu Nguribu & another [2013] KEHC 6544 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6544
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 6544 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 August 2013
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TypeNegligencePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramH. P. G. WAWERU
Holding
The Defendants are not liable for the Plaintiff's injuries as the accident was caused by the Plaintiff's actions
Facts
On June 23, 2002, the Plaintiff was standing to cross the road at Waiyaki Way opposite the 'N' Shopping Centre in Kabete when a motor vehicle registration number KAL 017 L lost control, went off the road, and knocked him down, causing grievous injuries.
Issues
- Whether the Defendants are liable for the Plaintiff's injuries due to negligence
- Whether the Plaintiff's actions contributed to the accident
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff's actions, including placing a tyre in the middle of the road and approaching the driver armed, were the cause of the accident.
Outcome
Affirmed
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