David Karanja v Tofwa Vutagwa [2015] KEHC 389 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 389
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 389 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 December 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principle MagistrateCoramC.W GITHUA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The respondent sued the appellant for injuries sustained in a road traffic accident on 16th November, 2009.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law or in fact in finding the appellant wholly liable for the respondent's injuries.
- Whether the damages awarded to the respondent were manifestly excessive in the circumstances of the case and whether the learned trial magistrate applied the correct legal principles.
Reasoning
The court found that the damages awarded were reasonable compensation for the pain and suffering endured by the respondent, and that the award was based on the evidence on record.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- South Nyanza Sugar Co. Vs Lilian Anyango (2012) eKLR
- West (H) & Son ltd V Shepherd (1964) AC 326
- Sister Margaret W. Chege & Another Vs Priscillah J. Kurgat Eldoret HCCA No. 46 of 2005
- Johnstone Amanga V Barvaaj Odhiambo & 2 others Bungoma HCCA No. 47 of 2003
- Loice Nyabeki Oyugi Vs Omar Hassan Nairobi HCC No. 450 of 1991
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