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Peris Nduta Kangau & another v Joseph Mwaura Njoroge [2019] KEHC 1476 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 1476 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1476
Citation
[2019] KEHC 1476 (KLR)
Decided
13 November 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Principal MagistrateCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Facts

Joseph Mwaura Njoroge sued Peris Nduta Kangau and Keneth Muchene Kimani for injuries sustained in a road traffic accident on 30 June 2010. The appellants were found 100% liable and awarded Ksh.1,500,000 in damages.

Issues

  1. liability
  2. quantum

Reasoning

The court found the trial magistrate's decision on liability correct and the award of Ksh.1,500,000 for pain and suffering reasonable.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed in its entirety with costs to the respondent.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Samuel Mwangi Kamau v Joseph Kimemia & Another (2001) eKLR
  • Nairobi HCCC no. 220 of 1997 Timo Kalevi Jappinene & Another
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