Mwita Nyamohanga & another v Mary Robi Moherai suing on behalf of the estate of Joseph Tagare Mwita (Deceased) & another [2015] KEHC 6754 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6754
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 6754 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 February 2015
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Senior Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramD.S. Majanja, Asike-Makhandia, Majan, Ringera
Holding
The learned magistrate's findings on liability are upheld, but the awards under the Fatal Accidents Act are set aside and replaced with new awards.
Facts
Two road traffic accidents occurred on August 1, 2011, resulting in the death of Joseph Tagare Mwita and Stephen Nyamohanga Mwita. The 1st appellant (owner of motor vehicle KAQ 429G) and the 2nd appellant (driver) were found liable for the accidents.
Issues
- liability
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court re-assesses the evidence and finds that the deceased were not solely responsible for the accidents. The damages awarded under the Law Reform Act and the Fatal Accidents Act are adjusted.
Outcome
The appeals are dismissed, and the learned magistrate's findings on liability are upheld.
Orders
- The 1st and 2nd appellants are ordered to pay Kshs. 1,700,000 to the estate of Stephen Nyamohanga Mwita and Kshs. 1,900,000 to the estate of Joseph Tagare Mwita.
- The 1st and 2nd appellants are ordered to file an application for consideration before the subordinate court.
- The 1st and 2nd appellants are ordered to pay one-third of the costs of the appeal.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Law Reform Act (Chapter 26 of the Laws of Kenya)
- Fatal Accidents Act (Chapter 32 of the Laws of Kenya)
- Traffic Act (Chapter 403 of the Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (3)
- Selle v Associated Motor Boat Co. [1968] EA 123
- Kiruga v Kiruga & Another [1988] KLR 348
- Kemfro v A. M. Lubia & Another [1982-1988] KAR 727
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