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Sukari Industries Limited v Monica Adhiambo [2018] KEHC 3603 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 3603 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3603
Citation
[2018] KEHC 3603 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramJ.R. KARANJAH
Holding

The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.

Facts

Sukari Industries Limited was sued by Monica Adhiambo, as the personal representative of the estate of Michael Ongondo, for damages resulting from a road accident involving Sukari Industries Limited's tractor and Ongondo's deceased husband.

Issues

  1. Duty of Sukari Industries Limited's driver
  2. Quantum of damages

Reasoning

The trial court's apportionment of liability was proper, and the quantum of damages was reasonable.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The judgment of the trial court is affirmed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Law Reform Act
  • Fatal Accidents Act
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