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Mwangi v Muteti (Civil Case 40 of 2013) [2014] KEHC 1250 (KLR) (26 November 2014) (Judgment)

[2014] KEHC 1250 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1250
Citation
[2014] KEHC 1250 (KLR)
Decided
26 November 2014
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramH.I. Ongudi, F. Mucemi
Holding

The court awards the plaintiff Kshs. 14,612,540/20 in total damages, including special damages, loss of earnings, and future medical expenses.

Facts

The plaintiff, Geofina Wangari Mwangi, suffered severe injuries in a motor vehicle accident on May 24, 2011. The defendant, David Muteti, was the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident.

Issues

  1. Quantum of damages
  2. Special damages

Reasoning

The court found the plaintiff's testimony and medical reports credible, and awarded damages based on the plaintiff's medical expenses, loss of earnings, and future medical needs.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the plaintiff

Orders

  • Judgment for the plaintiff against the defendant in the sum of Kshs. 14,612,540/20

Remedies

  • Damages awarded
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