Nelson Muraya Murage v Sparr Drilling Company Limited [2016] KEHC 3401 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3401
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3401 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 July 2016
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TypeCivilPosturePlaintiff vs DefendantCoramL NJUGUNA
Holding
The court found the Defendant liable for the accident and awarded the Plaintiff Ksh.2,500,000/- in general damages.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Nelson Muraya Murage, filed a plaint against the Defendant, Sparr Drilling Company Limited, claiming damages after an accident involving his vehicle and another on May 7, 2012. The Defendant denied ownership of the involved vehicle and the occurrence of the accident.
Issues
- Plaintiff's claim for damages
- Defendant's liability for the accident
- Award of damages
Reasoning
The court considered the injuries sustained by the Plaintiff and awarded damages based on comparable cases.
Outcome
Plaintiff wins
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Simon Taveta Vs Mercy Mutitu Njeri (2014) eKLR
- Jabane Vs Olenja (1986) I KLR
- Beatrice Wairimu Wandurua Vs Dorman Ltd (2009) eKLR
- Paul N. Njoroge Vs Abdul Sabuni Sabonyo (2015) eKLR
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