Alfred Opiyo v Lawrence Oduori Khadera (suing thro’ next friend) Moses Mugeni Oduori [2015] KEHC 2318 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2318
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2318 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 October 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Principal MagistrateCoramF. TUIYOTT
Holding
The Appellant (Alfred Opiyo) is found liable for the death of the deceased (Moses Mugeni Oduori). The Appellant is ordered to pay Kshs. 636,250/- in damages under the Fatal Accidents Act, plus costs and interest.
Facts
Moses Mugeni Oduori, the deceased, died on December 27, 2009, while walking in Bondeni Estate of Busia Township. The Plaintiff, Lawrence Oduori, filed a civil case against Alfred Opiyo, claiming that Opiyo was responsible for the death and seeking damages.
Issues
- Ownership of the accident motor vehicle
- Quantum of damages awarded
Reasoning
The Appellant was found liable for the death on a balance of probabilities. The quantum of damages was reduced from Kshs. 1,184,000 to Kshs. 636,250 due to the failure to prove earnings and the use of a dependency ratio of 2/3.
Outcome
Affirmed in part, reversed in part
Orders
- The Appellant is ordered to pay Kshs. 636,250 in damages under the Fatal Accidents Act
- The Appellant is ordered to pay 1/3 of the costs at Appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Fatal Accidents Act
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