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Philip Njoroge Ngugi (Suing as guardian ad litem of Fred Ramon Ngugi Njoroge) v Charles John Musee [2017] KEHC 896 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 896 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
896
Citation
[2017] KEHC 896 (KLR)
Decided
20 December 2017
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NairobiCoramL. NJUGUNA
Holding

The court awards general damages for pain and suffering of Kshs. 10,000,000 and special damages with interest from the date of filing of the suit.

Facts

The Plaintiff, Fred Njoroge, was a lawful passenger in a motor vehicle registration number KAV 623J when it overturned on June 1, 2012, causing severe head injuries.

Issues

  1. Determination of damages
  2. Vicarious liability

Reasoning

The court considered the plaintiff's injuries and future prospects, and awarded damages based on comparable cases.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the plaintiff

Orders

  • Award of general damages
  • Award of special damages with interest

Remedies

  • Award of damages
  • Award of costs

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Denshire Muteti Wambua Vs KPLC Ltd (2013) eKLR
  • Arrow Car Ltd vs Bimomo & 2 Others (2004) 2 KLR 101
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