S W (Suing through the mother and next friend F G) v Sweet Inspirations Co. Ltd t/a Nyeri Good Shepherd Academy [2015] KEHC 744 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 744
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 744 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Nyeri Chief Magistrates CourtCoramKimaru, Okwengu
Holding
The court affirmed the award of Kshs 317,935/= to the respondent, comprising general damages for pain and suffering and special damages.
Facts
The respondent, F G, sued the appellant, Sweet Inspirations Co. Ltd t/a Nyeri Good Shepherd Academy, for general and special damages, costs, and interest. The respondent claimed injuries sustained from falling from a double deck bed on January 18, 2007, while a boarding student at the appellant's school.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact by failing to find that the respondent admitted allegations of negligence in the appellant's statement of defence.
- Whether the respondent's injuries were self-inflicted and concealed from the appellant's agents or servants.
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent's evidence was credible and that the appellant's witnesses were not consistent in their testimonies.
Outcome
Affirmed
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