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Baro Ngo Sevelius Yophen v Jared Ndemo [2020] KEHC 3253 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 3253 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. liability of the appellant
  2. 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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