John Kungu v Lazarus Muisyo Kitang’a [2017] KEHC 2236 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2236
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2236 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the trial magistrateCoramL. NJUGUNA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent, awarding Kshs. 3000 in special damages
Facts
On May 12, 2007, the Respondent was cycling when the Appellant's driver caused the vehicle to veer off the road, injuring the Respondent. The Respondent filed a suit for negligence, claiming general and special damages.
Issues
- whether the award of Kshs. 60,000 in general damages was excessive
- whether special damages were proved
- whether the Appellant was wholly liable for the accident
Reasoning
The court found the award of Kshs. 60,000 in general damages reasonable and not excessive, considering the nature and extent of the injuries and the rate of inflation.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Denshire Muteti Wambua vs KPLC Ltd (2013) e KLR
- Arrow Car Ltd vs Bimomo & 2 Others (2004) 2 KLR 101
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