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