Samuel Maina Kabago v John Apanja Ondiek & 3 others [2015] KEHC 5541 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5541
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 5541 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 April 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment awarding quantum of damagesCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
The appeals are dismissed with no order as to costs.
Facts
The appellant, Samuel Maina Kabago, suffered a compound fracture of the left tibia and fibula, a cerebral concussion, and an injury on the left knee as a result of a road traffic accident on 24 August 2009. He was hospitalized and required surgical removal of plates fixed in his leg.
Issues
- Quantum of damages awarded by the subordinate court
Reasoning
The court found the award of Kshs. 600,000/- for general damages to be reasonable, considering the nature and extent of the injuries and the cases cited by the parties.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Kanga v Manyoka
- Lukenya Ranching and Farming Co-op. Society Ltd v Kavoloto
- Butt v Khan
- Kemfro Africa t/a Meru Express & Another v. A. M. Lubia & Another
- Mariga v Musila
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