G4S Security Services Ltd v Ayienda Ogari Richard [2018] KEHC 2279 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2279
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2279 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Keroka SPMCC No. 45 of 2014CoramE. N. MAINA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The respondent sued the appellant for compensation for injuries sustained in a motor collision on 16th November 2013. The respondent was awarded Kshs. 500,000/= as general damages.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact in awarding damages that are manifestly excessive.
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in law and fact in considering and/or taking into account irrelevant factors in making a determination as to the amounts payable to the respondent.
Reasoning
The court found the award reasonable and did not consider it to be manifestly excessive or based on irrelevant factors.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Johnson Mose Nyaundi Vs. Petroleum & Industrial Service Ltd [2014] eKLR
- Sosphinaf Company Limited & James Gatitu Ndolo Vs. Daniel Nganga Kanyi [2006] eKLR
- Veronica Mwongeli Kilonzo Vs. Robert Karume [2003] eKLR
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