Francis Njeru v Geofrey M Ndegwa Muiruri (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of Alex Mugo Muiruri (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 3776 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3776
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3776 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Principal MagistrateCoramD. K. Kemei
Holding
The dependency ratio of 2/3 is set aside, and the award of Kshs 901,032 for loss of dependency is substituted. The rest of the damages remain unchanged.
Facts
The deceased, Alex Mugo Muiruri, was a 33-year-old mechanic who died in a road traffic accident. The respondent, Francis Njeru Muiruri, sued as the legal representative of the deceased's estate, claiming negligence and special damages.
Issues
- Dependency ratio in the award of damages
- Quantum of damages under the Fatal Accidents Act
Reasoning
The court found the trial court's application of a dependency ratio of 2/3 to be erroneous and substituted it with a multiplier based on the deceased's average earnings as an ungraded artisan.
Outcome
The appeal is partially successful, with the award of Kshs 901,032 for loss of dependency substituted. The appellant is awarded half costs of the appeal.
Orders
- The dependency award is set aside and substituted with Kshs 901,032
- The appellant is awarded half costs of the appeal
- The respondent is awarded full costs in the lower court
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