MKK v John Mutua Kimeu [2018] KEHC 391 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 391
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 391 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 November 2018
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureDefendant's Motion to Dismiss
Holding
Defendant was found to be the owner of motor vehicle registration No. KBC 340R and was found liable for the plaintiff's injuries.
Facts
Plaintiff, a person with mental infirmity, was hit by a motor vehicle, resulting in serious injuries and permanent incapacity.
Issues
- Whether the defendant was the owner of motor vehicle registration No. KBC 340R
- Whether the plaintiff sustained the injuries as pleaded in the plaint
- Whether the defendant is wholly liable to the accident and to the injuries sustained by the plaintiff
- Whether the plaintiff is entitled to the prayers as pleaded in paragraph 12 (a) to (e) of the plaint
Reasoning
The court determined that the defendant was the owner of the vehicle and that the plaintiff sustained injuries as alleged in the plaint.
Outcome
Defendant's Motion to Dismiss denied
Orders
- Defendant found liable for the plaintiff's injuries
- Defendant ordered to pay general damages and special damages as per the court's assessment
Remedies
- General damages
- Special damages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Costs of employing a Nursing Assistant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Guidelines for Minimum Wages Order, 2017
Cases cited (3)
- Nakuru HCCC No. 34 of 2014, Brian Muchiri Waihenya vs Jubilee Hauliers
- John Kibicho Thirima vs Emmanuel Parsemi Mkoitiko, Nairobi HCC No. 319 of 2013
- Tayab vs Kinanu
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