Edward Mwangi Muchoki v Harrison Manguru & another [2015] KEHC 2696 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2696
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2696 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Nyeri Chief Magistrates CourtCoramNgaah Jairus
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The plaintiff, Edward Mwangi Muchoki, filed a suit against the respondents Harrison Manguru and Clement Wamiti for general damages, costs, and interest. The plaintiff alleged that on February 28, 1985, he was riding his motorcycle when the second respondent negligently caused it to collide with his motorcycle.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff proved his case on a balance of probabilities.
- Whether the plaintiff was solely responsible for the accident or contributed to it.
- Whether the plaintiff's claim was merited.
Reasoning
The plaintiff failed to prove the extent of the defendants' liability, and thus is not entitled to compensation.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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