Kamau Kiarie & 2 others v Lukas Kilonzo & 3 others [2017] KEHC 1467 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1467
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1467 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 November 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the lower courtCoramA. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding
The drivers of both motor vehicles were equally to blame for the collision. The appellants shall hold 50% liability while the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respondents shall bear 50% thereof.
Facts
The 1st respondent was injured in a road traffic accident involving two motor vehicles. The 1st respondent filed a suit against the appellants and the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respondents claiming damages for the injuries he sustained.
Issues
- liability of the appellants
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The judgment of the lower court was disjointed in addressing the issues of liability and quantum. The court found the drivers equally to blame and reduced the award of future medical expenses.
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part
Orders
- Judgment for the 1st respondent against the appellants and the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respondents jointly and severally in sum of Kshs. 350,000/= general damages, Kshs. 200,000/= cost of future medical expenses and a total of Kshs. 32,220/= special damages plus witnesses’ expenses
Remedies
- Costs and interest at court rates applicable from the date of the lower court judgment
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