Mumias Sugar Co Ltd v Yusuf Swaka Wanga (Civil Appeal 105 of 2013) [2016] KEHC 2697 (KLR) (5 October 2016) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2697
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2697 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2016
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Butere Law CourtsCoramC. KARIUKI
Holding
The court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's decision
Facts
The respondent filed a civil suit against the appellant claiming special and general damages arising from a road traffic accident on 25th August, 2012. The trial court held the appellant 100% liable and assessed damages of Ksh. 456,500/=
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in holding the appellant 100% liable for the accident
- Whether the trial court erred in awarding general damages of Ksh. 450,000/=
- Whether the trial court erred in awarding special damages of Ksh. 6,500/=
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court's decision was well-reasoned and supported by evidence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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