Kipkoskei Tangus Tesot v Julius Kiprono Tanui [2018] KEHC 4697 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4697
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4697 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 July 2018
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgement of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramJ. M. BWONWONGA
Holding
The court finds the respondent substantially to blame for the accident and awards Kshs.1,653,000 in damages.
Facts
The appellant's driver was involved in an accident with the respondent, resulting in the respondent's injury and amputation of his left leg.
Issues
- Appellant's liability in negligence
- Quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court finds the respondent failed to keep a safe distance from the motorcyclist in front of him, leading to the accident. The injuries sustained by the respondent are assessed to be 80% disabling, resulting in an award of Kshs.1,653,000.
Outcome
Judgment for the respondent in the sum of Kshs.1,653,000
Orders
- Each party will bear its own costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Kajuna Idd Noor v. Rapid Kate Services Ltd & 4 others (2013) eKLR
- Charles Kipkorir Ruto vs. Fahari Building & Civil Engineering & Another Kericho HCCC No. 56 of 2002
- Francis Randiki Okaro vs. Akamba Public Road Services Limited & Another Kericho HCCC No. 32 of 2004
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