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