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Pauline Gesare Onami v Samuel Changamure & another [2017] KEHC 10133 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 10133 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
10133
Citation
[2017] KEHC 10133 (KLR)
Decided
4 October 2017
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TypecivilPostureappeal from original judgmentCoramKB, NO.KB, Resident Magistrate
Holding

The court finds that the appellant sustained fractures to both tibia and fibula bones, and the award was not inordinately low.

Facts

The appellant, Pauline Gesare Onami, was a passenger in a matatu when it collided with a Land Rover. She sustained fractures to both tibia and fibula bones, lacerations on her neck, blunt trauma to her chest, and deep cuts on both legs.

Issues

  1. nature of injuries sustained
  2. reasonableness of the award

Reasoning

The treatment notes from MATATA HOSPITAL reflect the injuries sustained by the appellant, including fractures to both tibia and fibula bones. The court considers the award reasonable given the injuries.

Outcome

Affirmed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • MORRIS MUGAMBI AND H.WEST AND SONS LTD
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