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Samuel Kimani & another v Edward Otieno & another [2017] KEHC 7017 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 7017 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
7017
Citation
[2017] KEHC 7017 (KLR)
Decided
24 February 2017
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment awarding general damagesCoramP.J.O. OTIENO
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Facts

The appellants (plaintiffs) claim general damages for injuries sustained in a road accident, while the respondents (defendants) contest the amount awarded.

Issues

  1. Whether the trial court erred in awarding general damages that were excessive
  2. Whether the trial court erred in failing to consider the medical evidence and reports

Reasoning

The court found no error in principle in the assessment of damages and upheld the trial court's decision.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent

Authorities cited

Cases cited (4)
  • HCCA No. 77 of 2007, Eldoret, Karen Njuguna vs Stephen Tuwei
  • NBI HCCC No. 1750 of 1999 Joseph Kitehka vs Stephen Mathuka
  • Eldoret HCCA No. 77 of 2007, Karen Njuguna vs Stephen Tuwei
  • Zipporah Wambui Waibaira & 17 Others vs Chachuru Kiogora & Others [2004] eKLR
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