Peter Kimani Maringo & another v Paul Kilungya Mwololo [2017] KEHC 1360 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1360
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1360 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Principal MagistrateCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety with costs to the respondent.
Facts
A road traffic accident occurred on 15/05/2010 involving the appellants' vehicle and the respondent. The respondent sought general damages, special damages, future medical costs, and loss of earnings.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in awarding general damages of Ksh.1,500,000.
- Whether the trial court erred in awarding loss of future earnings and past earnings
Reasoning
The court found the award of general damages reasonable and not excessive. The court also found the award for loss of past and future earnings to be well-founded.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed in its entirety with costs to the respondent.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Mbaku Nguru and another –vs- James George Rakwa
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