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Barchia Leonard Mbaabu & another v Angeline Ngesa Rambim [2019] KEHC 3380 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 3380 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3380
Citation
[2019] KEHC 3380 (KLR)
Decided
25 October 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree in a civil caseCoramT. W. CHERERE
Holding

The appeal is partially successful, reducing the special damages award from Kshs. 2,034,583 to Kshs. 28,480

Facts

Respondent Angeline Ngesa Rambim sued Appellants Barchia Leonard Mbaabu and Mark One Express Limited for damages due to personal injuries sustained in an accident involving the Respondent's vehicle.

Issues

  1. Excessive award of damages by the lower court
  2. Appellants' argument for a lower award based on similar cases

Reasoning

The court found the award to be within reasonable bounds and not excessive, considering the evidence and similar case precedents.

Outcome

Appeal partially successful

Orders

  • Special damages reduced from Kshs. 2,034,583 to Kshs. 28,480
  • Appellant to pay costs of the trial in the lower court
  • Each party to bear its own costs of the appeal

Authorities cited

Cases cited (12)
  • Denshire Muteti Wambua v Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd
  • Kanga v Manyoka
  • Lukenya Ranching and Farming Coop. Society Ltd v Kavoloto
  • Paul Kipsang & Another vs. Titus Osule Osore
  • Ntulele Estate Transporters Ltd & Anor v Patrick Omutanyi
  • Florence Hare Mkaha V Pwani Tawakal Mini Coach & Another
  • H.K.N v Kenafric Bakery Ltd & Another
  • Selle & Another v Associated Motor Boat Co. Ltd & Another
  • Kemfro Africa Limited t/a Meru Express Services & Another vs A.M. Lubia and Another
  • H. Young Construction Company Ltd v Richard Kyule Ndolo
  • Jackson Wanyoike v Kenya Bus Services Ltd & another
  • Spin Knit Limited vs. Johnstone Otara
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