MMG v Muchemi Teresa [2015] KEHC 7281 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7281
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 7281 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 May 2015
AI Summary
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TypeNegligencePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramH.P. G Waweru
Holding
The Plaintiff is awarded KShs 3,975,010/00 in total damages, including KShs 20,000/00 for pain and suffering, KShs 150,000/00 for loss of expectation of life, KShs 3,600,000/00 for lost years/loss of dependency, and KShs 635,010/00 for special damages.
Facts
The Deceased, a 12-year-old student, was knocked down by a motor vehicle registration number KAD 047P on Mbagathi Way in Nairobi on 12/03/2012. He suffered severe injuries and died the following day.
Issues
- Liability of the Defendant
- Quantification of damages
Reasoning
The court found the Defendant liable for the accident and awarded damages based on the Plaintiff's loss of dependency and pain and suffering.
Outcome
Judgment for the Plaintiff
Orders
- Judgment for the Plaintiff against the Defendant
- Interest on general and special damages
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Damages for pain and suffering
- Damages for loss of expectation of life
- Damages for lost years/loss of dependency
- Damages for special damages
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law Reform Act
- Fatal Accidents Act
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