Benard Karanja & another v J M K & another [2017] KEHC 1282 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1282
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1282 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2017
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TypecivilPostureappeal from a judgment awarding damagesCoramBENARD KARAN, Kneller, Ringera
Holding
The Appellants are not liable for the accident and the trial court's award of damages is upheld.
Facts
On 1st August, 2009, M K N (deceased) was walking on Kaani-Kathiani road when the 2nd Appellant, driving the 1st Appellant's motor vehicle registration number KBA 661A, veered off the road and knocked the deceased, causing fatal injuries.
Issues
- liability of the Appellants
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found that the deceased was the cause of the accident and the Appellants were not negligent.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- The judgment of the trial court is affirmed.
- The Appellants are not liable for the accident.
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