Mwanahamisi Omar Mzee Also Known as Fatuma Mohamed Ali Omar v Chengo Kahindi Birya & another [2018] KEHC 4579 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4579
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4579 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 August 2018
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment apportioning liability and awarding damagesCoramD.S. MAJANJA, Mr Anyanzwa, Mr Mulama
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the judgment of the subordinate court is set aside. The appellant is found liable for full damages.
Facts
The appellant was a fare-paying passenger on a bus when it was hit by a trailer. The appellant claimed damages for injuries sustained.
Issues
- Determination of liability
- Quantum of damages
Reasoning
The trial court's finding of equal liability was not supported by the evidence and pleadings. The appellant's claim for special damages was upheld.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Judgment for the appellant on full liability for Kshs. 400,000/- general damages and Kshs. 257,571/- special damages
- Interest on general damages from judgment in the subordinate court, special damages from filing suit
- Respondents to bear costs of the subordinate court and this appeal
Remedies
- Judgment for the appellant on full liability for damages
- Interest on damages
- Costs of the subordinate court and this appeal
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