Edward Mutune Kimatu & another (Suing as Legal Representatives of the Estate of Kimatu Mbuvi - Deceased) v Patrick Wambua John [2018] KEHC 1276 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1276
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 1276 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 December 2018
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TypeCivil AppealPostureFirst appeal on liability and quantumCoramD.K. KEMEI, presiding judge
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the liability is found to be 50%:50%. The award on general damages and special damages remains undisturbed.
Facts
The deceased died in an accident involving the appellant's driver and the respondent riding a bicycle on the Masii-Tawa Road.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate reached the correct decision in finding the appellant 90% liable for the accident.
- Whether the trial court applied the correct principles in arriving at the quantum of damages.
Reasoning
The court found the respondent's evidence to be unreliable and that the appellant's defense was based on a misunderstanding of the pleadings. The award of damages was upheld as reasonable.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Substitute the judgment of the subordinate court on liability with a finding of 50%:50%.
- Remainder of the award on general and special damages unchanged.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Atako and Another v Gordon Osore NRB CA Civil Appael No. 180 of 2005 [2013] eKLR
- Uganda Breweries Ltd Vs Uganda Railways Corporation [2002]2EA 634
- Kalenjin Auto Hardware Limited & Another v Philip Wakaba, Eldoret CA 75 of 2003
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