Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd v Mary Wambui Kiere [2020] KEHC 1937 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1937
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 1937 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 October 2020
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Principal Magistrate, NakuruCoramHon. Lizah Gicheha
Holding
The appellant's appeal on liability is dismissed. The appeal on quantum of damages is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
A motorcycle accident occurred on May 15, 2012, involving a pedestrian and the appellant's motorcycle. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries.
Issues
- liability
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found that both the pedestrian and the motorcycle rider failed to exercise reasonable care. The court dismissed the appeal on liability and quantum of damages.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed
- Costs to the respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Evidence Act, Section 107
- Livingston Otundo Vs. Naima Mohammed (1990) e KLR
- Peter Muriithi Ngari (2017) e KLR
- Mwanasokoni Vs. Kenya Bus Services (1982-88) 1 KAR 870
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