Bolpak Trading Company Limited v Monica Awuor Ayieko [2020] KEHC 1911 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1911
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 1911 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2020
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the learned trial magistrateCoramFRED A. OCHIENG
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the trial court’s finding on liability is set aside, and the Plaintiff’s suit is dismissed against the Defendant.
Facts
The Appellant, Bolpak Trading Company Limited, was found 100% liable for an accident caused by the driver of an accident motor vehicle. The trial court awarded General Damages and Special Damages to the Respondent, Monica Awuor Ayieko.
Issues
- vicarious liability
- sale of the vehicle
- registration certificate proof
- property in the vehicle
- purchase price
Reasoning
The Appellant was not the registered owner of the vehicle at the time of the accident, and there was no evidence linking the Defendant to the driver. The Appellant failed to prove the sale of the vehicle to a third party.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, suit dismissed
Orders
- Order to dismiss the Plaintiff's suit against the Defendant
Remedies
- Costs of the appeal and the costs of the suit awarded to the Appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Traffic Act
Cases cited (1)
- Nancy Ayemba Ngana v Abdi Ali, HCCA NO. 107/2008 [2010 eKLR]
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