Kel Chemicals Limited v Philip Macharia Mwangi & another [2018] KEHC 6659 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6659
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 6659 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 April 2018
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and decree of the Hon. F.N. Nyakundi Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Thika CC No. 933 of 2007CoramA. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding
The appellant is held liable for the negligence of its driver, and 20% contributory negligence is attributed to the pedal cyclist.
Facts
Two respondents, Philip Macharia Mwangi and Moses Makau Mbithi, were injured in a road traffic accident on 14th July, 2007. The accident involved a motor vehicle registration No. KXH 237 and a bicycle. The respondents blamed the driver for driving at high speed and not signaling, while the driver denied any accident.
Issues
- Whether the appellant is liable for the negligence of its driver
- Whether the respondents' contributory negligence should be attributed 20%
Reasoning
The trial magistrate's decision was upheld as there was sufficient evidence to hold the appellant liable for the negligence of its driver, and the testimonies of the respondents and the police accident abstract were considered.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
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