Alex Maina Wanjohi v Joseph Ng'ang'a Githu & 2 others [2014] KEHC 6783 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6783
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 6783 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2014
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal arising from the judgment of Hon. J. Kiarie Principal Magistrate in Nyeri Civil Case No. 924 of 2004CoramJ. WAKIAGA, CHESON Acting, Hon., Mr. Kiama
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the judgment of the trial court is confirmed with costs to the Respondent.
Facts
The Appellant Alex Maina Wanjohi sued the 2nd and 3rd defendants for an accident on 21st January 2002 along Karatina-Sagana road. The 2nd defendant was found liable for the accident, and the trial court entered judgment in his favor at 50% with special damages.
Issues
- Did the Appellant prove that the 3rd defendant/respondent were bona fide owner of the motor vehicle registration KZP 362?
- Was the trial court right in his finding on liability at 50%:50%?
Reasoning
The court found no evidence to prove that the 3rd defendant was a bona fide owner of the motor vehicle registration KZP 362. The court also found that the appellant has not explained why he holds the 2nd defendant liable, and the trial court's finding on liability is supported by the evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Judgment confirmed with costs to the Respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- STEPHEN MURINGI & ANOTHER v R (1982-88)1KAR 360
- PETER V SUNDAY POST LTD [1958]EA 424
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