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Woche Hussein Hirbo & another v Rose Khausi [2016] KEHC 469 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 469 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
469
Citation
[2016] KEHC 469 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of Chief Magistrate A.K. NdunguCoramA. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Facts

The plaintiff was injured in a road traffic accident involving a motor vehicle owned by the 2nd appellant and driven by the 1st appellant. She brought a suit against both appellants for damages.

Issues

  1. Excessive award of general damages
  2. Respondent's failure to prove future medical costs
  3. Award of loss of future earnings

Reasoning

The court found the award of general damages not excessive and the respondent's future medical costs were not proven. The court also found the award of loss of earnings was justified.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

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