Brush Manufacturers Limited & another v Grace Wachera Irungu & another [2017] KEHC 3351 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3351
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3351 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the trial courtCoramL. NJUGUNA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents
Facts
The deceased, John Irungu Waikwa, was a butcher who died on December 22, 2003, after being hit by a vehicle driven by the 2nd defendant. The plaintiffs claimed the 2nd defendant was negligent, and the trial court awarded damages.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding liability
- Whether the trial court erred in assessing damages
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court's finding of liability was correct and that the damages awarded were reasonable.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
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- Jacob Ayiga Maruja & Another v Simeone Obayo
- Hellen Waruguru Versus Kiarie Shoes stores Ltd
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