Daniel Nyandika Kimori v V A O (minor suing through mother and next friend) M A O [2016] KEHC 1314 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1314
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1314 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 November 2016
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of Hon. Z. Nyakundi (PM) in Rongo PMCC No.177 of 2010CoramH. A. OMONDI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The award of Kshs.80,000 in damages is upheld.
Facts
The respondent, a minor, sustained injuries in a traffic accident involving the appellant's vehicle. The respondent blamed the appellant's negligence. The appellant denied liability.
Issues
- Whether the award of Kshs.80,000 in damages was inordinately high
- Whether the appellant's liability was established
Reasoning
The court considered the injuries sustained by the respondent and the current value of the Kenyan shilling and the rate of inflation. The court found the award not inordinately excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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