Rural Electrification Authority v Shashon Ole Leuka [2017] KEHC 226 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 226
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 226 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 December 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree in the Chief Magistrate's courtCoramJ. M. Bwonwonga
Holding
The court finds the Rural Electrification Authority's driver 100% to blame for the accident and sets aside the award of Shs.1,881,440/=. The court enters judgment for the respondent in the sum of Shs.2,351,800/=
Facts
The Rural Electrification Authority's driver was involved in an accident with a motorcyclist, resulting in injuries to the motorcyclist.
Issues
- liability of the Rural Electrification Authority's driver
- quantum of damages awarded
Reasoning
The court found the respondent's evidence credible and the appellant's driver's contradictory statements. The court considered the injuries sustained by the respondent and the comparable quantum of damages awarded.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Judgment for the respondent in the sum of Shs.2,351,800/=
Remedies
- Damages awarded to the respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Isabella Wanjiru Karanja v. Washington Malele (1983) eKLR
- Butt v. Khan (1981) KLR 349
- R v. Minister of Pensions [1947]2 All ER 372
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