David Kariuki &another; v Joshua Wambua Muthama [2017] KEHC 1649 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1649
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1649 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 November 2017
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TypeQuantum AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment on quantum of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramA. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding
The court reduced the general damages award to Kshs. 800,000/=
Facts
The respondent claimed injuries including fracture of the left tibia and fibula and a deep abrasion of the right thigh. The lower court awarded Kshs. 1,100,000/= in general damages. The appellants appealed, arguing the award was excessive and not in line with the law.
Issues
- Quantum of general damages
- Compliance with legal standards in awarding damages
Reasoning
The court found the award excessive and not in line with comparable cases, reducing it to a more reasonable amount.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Florence Njoki Mwangi v. Peter Chege Mbitiru (2014) eKLR
- Charles Mwania and another v. Batty Hassan (2008) eKLR
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