Kenya Sugar Research Foundation v G A O minor suing through next friend J A O [2016] KEHC 1050 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1050
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1050 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 November 2016
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Senior Resident Magistrates CourtCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent
Facts
Respondent G A O filed a suit against appellant Kenya Sugar Research Foundation for damages sustained in an accident on 3rd December 2008.
Issues
- burden of proof
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found the appellant fully liable for the accident and awarded Kshs. 170,000 in damages. The appellant failed to establish on a balance of probabilities that it was not responsible for the accident.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Leave granted for third-party proceedings against Sospeter Wanyama Nyongesa, but no action taken
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Evidence Act (Chapter 80 of the Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (2)
- Gilbert Odhiambo Owuor v Nzoia Sugar Company Ltd BGM Civil Appeal No. 46 of 2010 [2012]eKLR
- Simon Taveta v Mercy Mutitu Njeru CA Civil Appeal 26 of 2013[2014]eKLR
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