Daniel Njagi Mwai & another v Jenniffer Wanjiku John [2014] KEHC 65 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 65
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 65 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Nyahururu PMCCCoramH. A. OMONDI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The respondent, Jenniffer Wanjiku John, was a passenger in a motor vehicle registration number KXN 049 Nissan Matatu that overturned on 30th May, 2001, causing her injuries.
Issues
- Negligence of the driver
- Res Ipsa Loquitor doctrine
- Third party liability
Reasoning
The court found the award of Kshs.200,000/= for general damages to be within the range of prevailing awards for comparable injuries. Special damages were not contested and the award was supported by receipts.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Butt v. Khan
- Kemfro Africa Limited t/a Meru Express services v. Lubia & Another (No.2)
- John Mutisya Ngile v. Nthambi Paul Mutisya
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