Dun Onyango Odera v Aineah Amakumbe Mbuyia [2015] KEHC 1043 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1043
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1043 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 December 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from judgment and decree from Kisumu CM's CourtCoramH. K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The appellant's appeal is allowed. The respondent was unable to prove negligence on the part of the appellant. The judgment of the lower court is set aside. Each party shall bear their respective costs.
Facts
On 19.5.12 at 2.30 a.m., the respondent was riding a motorcycle when he was hit by the appellant's vehicle. The respondent claimed damages for injuries sustained.
Issues
- Whether the trial court was right in apportioning liability at 50:50 basis against the parties.
- Whether the award of both special and general damages was reasonable.
- The issue of costs.
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent could not establish negligence on the part of the appellant, and the damages awarded were not proven.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Judgment of the lower court set aside
- Each party bears their respective costs
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