Kenya Power & Lighting Co v Andrew Chiliswa Kwayela (Civil Appeal 54 of 2015) [2016] KEHC 2728 (KLR) (5 October 2016) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2728
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2728 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2016
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Chief MagistrateCoramC. KARIUKI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent, and the trial court's quantum of damages is upheld.
Facts
The deceased, Charles Wakhove Chiliswa, died in a motor vehicle accident involving the appellant's vehicle. Liability was agreed upon, and the only issue was the quantum of damages.
Issues
- Quantum of general damages
- Dependency ratio for loss of dependency
- Award on pain and suffering
Reasoning
The court finds no error in the trial court's award of general damages, as it considered the agreed-upon factors and the parties' submissions. The court also upholds the dependency ratio of 2/3 and the award on pain and suffering.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Selle vs. Associated Motor Boat Co. [1968] E.A 123
- Kiruga vs. Kiruga & Another [1988] KLR 348
- JANE CHELAGAT BOR VS. ANDREW OTIENO ONDUCH & OTHERS [1990]
- ALI VS. NYAMBU t/a SISERA STORES [1990] KLR 534
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