Willisengsius Adongo Waganda v Kenya Medical Research Institute [2018] KEHC 10283 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10283
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 10283 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2018
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramJ.R. KARANJAH
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs
Facts
The appellant, Willisengsius Adongo Waganda, sued the respondent, Kenya Medical Research Institute, for damages arising from a road accident on December 12, 2014, involving a motor vehicle owned by the respondent.
Issues
- Quantum of damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenities
- Award of future medical expenses
Reasoning
The court found the award of general damages to be reasonable and adequate, and the claim for future medical expenses was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- JOSEPH MUSEE MUA –VS- JULIUS MBOGO MUGI & OTHERS (2013) e KLR
- FLORENCE HARE MKAHA –VS- PWANI TAWAKAL MINI COACH & ANOTHER (2012) KLR
- MICHAEL MAINA GITONGA –VS- SERAH N. NJUGUNA (2012) e KLR
- KEMFRO AFRICA LTD t/a MERU EXPRESS SERVICE –VS- L.M. LUBIA & ANOTHER (1983-88) 1 KAR 777
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