Joyce Wayua Richard v Mike Trojanuok & another [2014] KEHC 4204 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4204
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4204 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 June 2014
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at MachakosCoramL.N. MUTENDE
Holding
The defendants are held 100% liable for the accident and are ordered to pay the plaintiff Kshs. 7,958,087 in total damages.
Facts
The plaintiff, Joyce Wayua Richard, was a passenger in a motor vehicle registration number KAS 204L when it was involved in a road traffic accident caused by the driver of motor-vehicle registration number KAE 480T. The plaintiff sustained serious injuries and sued the defendants for damages.
Issues
- Duty of vicarious liability on the part of the defendants for the actions of the driver of the motor-vehicle registration number KAE 480T
- Quantum of damages for the plaintiff's injuries and future medical expenses
Reasoning
The court found the defendants liable for the accident and awarded damages based on the plaintiff's injuries and future medical expenses.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed and the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Machakos is set aside. The defendants are ordered to pay the plaintiff Kshs. 7,958,087 in total damages.
Orders
- The defendants are ordered to pay the plaintiff Kshs. 7,958,087 in total damages.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Samuel Njoroge Mbuni versus Nganga Kama & Multiple Hauliers E.A. Ltd Nakuru – HCCC No. 358 of 2001
- Eva Mueni Wambugu (supra) Kshs. 1,800,000/= awarded for nursing care
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