Mutisya Muthangya v Paul Manundu Musili [2018] KEHC 5548 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5548
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 5548 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 June 2018
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a Magistrate's JudgmentCoramL. N. MUTENDE
Holding
The Appellant is awarded Kshs. 95,000/= as general damages less contribution of 50% which comes to Kshs. 47,500/=. He is also awarded costs in the Lower Court and of this Appeal.
Facts
A pedestrian, Mutisya Muthangya, was injured in a road traffic accident caused by the Respondent, Paul Manundu Musili, who was driving a Toyota Saloon Station Wagon.
Issues
- Whether the Magistrate misdirected himself by holding the Appellant 100% liable for the accident
- Whether the Magistrate's delay in delivering the Judgment was justified
- Whether the Appellant's conviction in a Traffic Case was conclusive evidence of his liability in a subsequent civil trial
Reasoning
The Court found that both the Appellant and Respondent contributed to the accident, and the Magistrate's finding of 100% liability for the Appellant was not supported by the evidence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part, Judgment set aside and apportioned liability at 50:50
Orders
- Judgment set aside and apportioned liability at 50:50
Remedies
- Kshs. 95,000/= as general damages
- Costs in the Lower Court and of this Appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Selle vs. Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd (1968) EA 123
- Mbogo vs. Shah and Another (1968) EA 93
- Phillip Keipto Chemwolo & Mumias Sugar Company LTD vs. Augustine Kubende (1982 – 88) IKAR 1036
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