Bibian Ngai Kithinji v Kanini Chege [2017] KEHC 2812 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2812
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2812 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 October 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of Ag. Senior Resident MagistrateCoramF. Mucemi
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the judgment of the learned magistrate was supported by cogent evidence and the respondent proved her case on the balance of probability.
Facts
The appellant Bibian Ngai Kithinji claimed general damages for assault, loss of business, and stock loss in her kiosk business. The respondent Kanini Chege was charged and convicted of assault and fined Sh.5,000 in default of one year imprisonment. The civil suit was filed after the criminal conviction.
Issues
- Whether the learned magistrate misdirected herself on the law and facts
- Whether the magistrate erred in relying on evidence not tendered by the respondent
- Whether the magistrate misdirected herself that the respondent had satisfied the burden of proof
Reasoning
The magistrate's judgment was based on the respondent's testimony of assault and the medical evidence, which supported the respondent's claim of injuries and loss of blood.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appellant to meet the costs of the appeal and of the court below
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Jabane v Olenja (1986) KLR 661
- Mwanasokoni v Kenya Bus Services (1982-88) 1 KAR 870
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