Catholic Diocese of Nakuru v Stephen Wachira Kariuki & another [2020] KEHC 2791 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2791
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2791 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 September 2020
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of a principal magistrateCoramChesoni Ag., Nyarangi
Holding
The appeal is dismissed
Facts
The respondent filed a plaint seeking damages for injuries sustained in an accident involving a motor vehicle registration KBP 404H Toyota Hilux. The appellant denied liability and blamed the driver/owner of motor cycle registration KMCM 698X.
Issues
- assessment of damages
- general damages
- future medical expenses
- loss of future earning capacity
- special damages
Reasoning
The Court found the assessment of general damages reasonable, and the awards for future medical expenses and loss of future earning capacity were not challenged by the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Costs of the appeal to the respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Kemfro Africa Limited T/A Meru Express Service, Gathogo Kanini Vs A.M.M. Lubia & Ano. (1982-88)1 KAR 777
- Mumias Sugar Company Limited Francis Wanalo (2007) eKLR
- Hahn V. Singh, Civil Appeal No. 42 Of 1983 [1985] KLR 716
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