Paul Omondi Ogutu v Zainab Mbaruk Swaleh [2020] KEHC 3143 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3143
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3143 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 September 2020
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Typecivil appealPostureappeal from a judgment of the lower courtCoramT.W. CHERERE
Holding
The appeal is disallowed with costs to the Respondent
Facts
The Respondent sued the Appellant for damages for injuries she suffered in an assault on 19.03.14. The Appellant denied the claim and was acquitted of assault.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent proved she was assaulted
- Whether the awarded damages are excessive
Reasoning
The court found the Respondent's injuries were caused by the Appellant and that the trial court's decision on damages was not based on a wrong principle of law.
Outcome
Appeal Dismissed
Orders
- Costs to the Respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Selle & Another v Associated Motor Boat Co. Ltd & Another (1968) EA 123
- Karanja v Inter-Continental Hotel & another [1987] eKLR
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