Alfred Chivatsi Chai & another v Mercy Zawadi Nyambu [2019] KEHC 2083 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2083
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2083 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 November 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of Hon. R. K. Ondieki (SPM) in a suit arising out of a road traffic accidentCoramDavid C., KMC, Kneller, Madam
Holding
The appellants were found 100% liable for the respondent's injuries. General damages were assessed at Kshs.200,000/=.
Facts
The respondent sued the appellants for negligence after a road traffic accident on 21.5.2011. The respondent was a pillion passenger on KMCJ 404 motorcycle. The respondent sustained personal injuries and loss and damage.
Issues
- Liability of the appellants
- Quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court held that the respondent owed a duty of care to the appellants, and the appellants failed to meet this duty. The court also considered the contributory negligence of the respondent.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Grace v Australian Knitting Mills Ltd (1938) AC 85
- Benner v Chemical Construction Ltd (1971) 3 ALL ER 822
- Lodigelly Iron Coal Co. Ltd v Mcmillan (1934) A.C.
- Jones v Livox Quarries Limited (1952) 2 QB 608
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