Justus Thairu v Stephen Mwangi Karanja & another [2015] KEHC 1412 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1412
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1412 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principal Magistrate, NaivashaCoramJANET MULWA
Holding
The appeal is allowed on the issue of negligence. The trial court's finding on liability is set aside. The appellant is held 60% liable, and the 2nd Respondent is held 40% liable. The award on general damages is confirmed at Kshs.300,000.
Facts
An accident occurred involving two vehicles on the Naivasha - Nairobi road, resulting in injuries to the 1st Respondent. The 1st Respondent sued both vehicle owners for negligence and compensation. The 1st Respondent was found liable for 10% of the damages, and the 2nd Respondent was found liable for 90%.
Issues
- apportionment of liability
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court considered the nature and extent of the injuries and the authorities cited by both parties. The award on general damages is neither inordinately high nor low.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- 60% liability to the appellant
- 40% liability to the 2nd Respondent
Remedies
- Award of Kshs.300,000 in general damages to the 1st Respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Channan Agricultural Contractors Limited -vs- Fred Barasa Mutayi (2013) KLR
- Samuel Hure Murge -vs- Moses Kiirui Kamau and Another (HCCC No. 6779 of 1991)
- Samuel Mwangi Kamau -vs- Jospeh M. Kimemia (2004) KLR
- Bashir Ahmed Butt -vs- Uwais Ahmed Khan (1982-88) I KAR 5
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