Said Mbwana Abdi v Muhambi Koja [2014] KEHC 5194 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5194
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 5194 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and order in a civil suitCoramMr. Obaga holding brief for Mr. Muinde for the respondent
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the judgment of the lower court set aside with regard to the appellant. The respondent's suit against the first defendant is ordered dismissed with costs.
Facts
The appellant and another defendant were sued by the respondent for damages arising from a road traffic accident. Liability was apportioned at 60:40 in favor of the respondent, with the second defendant not entering appearance.
Issues
- Appellant's liability was found against him in the primary suit
- The apportionment of liability at 60% against the second defendant was contested
Reasoning
The evidence in the lower court was not well grounded, and the appellant was not the beneficial owner of the vehicle.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Judgment of the lower court set aside with regard to the appellant
- Respondent's suit against the first defendant dismissed with costs
Remedies
- Costs including those of occasioned by this appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Selle vs Associated Motor Boat Co Ltd [1968] EA 123; Michael Hubert Kloss and Ano v David Seroney & 5 Others [2009] eKLR
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