Nelson Kipkemoi Sitonik v Stephen Kiragu Kagwima & Judith Mukui Mugo (Civil Appeal 266 of 2017) [2019] KEHC 2497 (KLR) (25 October 2019) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2497
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2497 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 October 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the defendant's application to strike out his name from the suit.CoramP.J.O. Otieno
Holding
The trial court's findings regarding the appellant's status as the registered or beneficial owner were erroneous. The appellant's name is struck out from the suit.
Facts
The 2nd respondent sued the appellant and the 1st respondent for personal injuries sustained in a road traffic accident. The appellant denied being the registered or beneficial owner of the vehicle.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was a necessary party or vicarious for every driver's wrongdoing without more.
- Whether the appellant's pleading that he was neither the registered or beneficial owner was false.
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was the insured of the vehicle and had an insurable interest, making him a necessary party. The trial court's findings were based on prima facie evidence and lacked supporting evidence.
Outcome
Appeal successful, the appellant's name is struck out from the suit.
Orders
- Order allowing the application to strike out the appellant's name from the suit.
- Order striking out the appellant's name from the suit with costs.
Remedies
- Costs awarded to the appellant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Insurance (Motor vehicle third party risk) Act
- Traffic Act
Cases cited (2)
- D.T. Dobie and Company Ltd vs Muchina
- Lion of Kenya Insurance Co. Ltd vs Edwin Kibuya Kilonge
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