David Kibue Mchomba & another v Alex Mutua Munyao [2019] KEHC 5249 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5249
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 5249 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 July 2019
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Resident MagistrateCoramRACHEL NGETICH
Holding
The appeal on quantum is dismissed. The award of Kshs. 800,000 for pain and suffering is reasonable.
Facts
The respondent filed a suit against the appellants for general and special damages due to an accident involving their motor vehicle on June 4, 2014. The trial magistrate assessed damages as Kshs. 1,401,650.20, with the appellants agreeing to 15% liability and the respondent to 85%.
Issues
- The assessment of general damages of Kshs. 800,000
- The assessment of loss of income and future earning capacity
- The trial magistrate's failure to consider the appellants' submissions on quantum
Reasoning
The court reevaluated the evidence and found that the trial magistrate did not misapprehend the evidence. The doctors' reports indicated that the respondent suffered from a fracture of the right femur and a simple fracture of the skull, leading to pain, temporary incapacitation, and potential permanent incapacitation.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Costs of the appeal to the respondent
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