Baro Ngo Sevelius Yophen v Jared Ndemo [2020] KEHC 3253 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3253
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3253 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 June 2020
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Chief Magistrates CourtCoramR.OUGO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The respondent claimed that he was a pillion passenger on a motorcycle when the appellant negligently drove his vehicle registration number KBW 265B and knocked them down from behind, resulting in injuries.
Issues
- liability of the appellant
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found the respondent's injuries and damages were supported by evidence and the trial court's award of Kshs. 400,000/= for general damages was upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Selle v Associated Motor Boat Co. [1968] EA 123
- Kiruga v Kiruga & Another [1988] KLR 348
- Michael Hubert Kloss & Another v David Seroney & 5 Others [2009] eKLR
- Morris Miriti vs Nahashon Muriuki & Another [2018] eKLR
- Gabriel Kariuki Kigathi & Anor vs Monica Wangui Wangechi [2016] eKLR
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