Sukari Industries Limited v John Odoyo Owaga [2018] KEHC 10279 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10279
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 10279 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramJ.R. KARANJAH
Holding
The appeal is allowed on the issue of quantum of damages but not liability, which remains at 100% against the appellant. The award of general damages is reduced to Kshs.350,000.
Facts
The respondent, John Odoyo Owaga, claimed damages for injuries sustained in an accident involving a motor tractor owned by the appellant, Sukari Industries Limited, on August 30, 2014.
Issues
- Liability of the appellant for the accident
- Quantum of damages awarded by the trial court
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent was the victim of the accident and not the cause of it, and that the injuries sustained were serious but not as severe as those in the cited authorities.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed on the issue of quantum of damages.
Orders
- The award of general damages is reduced to Kshs.350,000.
- The liability of the appellant remains at 100%.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- SELLE –VS- ASSOCIATED MOTOR BOAT COMPANY (1968) E.A 123
- High Court authorities on injuries and damages
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