Rose Masila v Ali Baba Kenya Limited & another [2016] KEHC 3478 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3478
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3478 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Machakos Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramP.N. Gesora SPM
Holding
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's judgment on quantum.
Facts
The Respondent sued the Appellants in Machakos Chief Magistrate's Court for damages. The trial court awarded the Respondent Kshs 355,000/= in total damages, including Kshs 350,000/= for general damages and Kshs 5,000/= for special damages, less Kshs 35,500/= for the Appellants' contribution.
Issues
- Whether the award of general damages was excessive given the injuries sustained by the Plaintiff and relevant case law.
- Whether the trial court applied wrong principles of law in assessing general damages.
- Whether the trial court erred in fact and in law by ignoring the Appellants' submissions without proper reason.
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal found that the trial court did not err in fact or in law in awarding the damages, and the award was not manifestly excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed.
- The trial court's judgment on quantum is upheld.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Jabane vs. Olenja [1986] KLR 661
- Peters vs. Sunday Post [1958] E.A. 424
- Kemfro Africa Ltd t/a Meru Express & Another v A. M. Lubia and Another, [1982-88] 1 KAR 727
- Peter M. Kariuki v Attorney General, CA Civil Appeal No. 79 of 2012 [2014 eKLR]
- Bashir Ahmed Butt v Uwais Ahmed Khan [1982-88] KAR 5
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