Samuel Njoroge Njogu v Phylis Muthoni Muturi [2020] KEHC 5472 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5472
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 5472 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2020
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from Nyahururu CM’s Court CM.223 of 2008CoramAnagleta, Edel, Kimaru, Lenaola
Holding
The court found the appellant 50% liable for the accident and upheld the trial court's apportionment of liability.
Facts
The respondent, Phylis Muthoni Muturi, filed a suit claiming damages for her son Solomon Muturi, who was fatally injured in a road traffic accident on 26/03/2006. The appellant, Samuel Njoroge Njogu, was found 50% liable for the accident.
Issues
- Appellant's liability for the accident
- Burden of proof for negligence
Reasoning
The court held that the appellant failed to prove his innocence of negligence and that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitor shifted the burden of proof to him.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Selle vs Associated Motor Boat Co. (1968) EA 123
- Kiragu vs Kiragu & Another (1988) EA 348
- Esther Nduta Mwangi & Another (1988) EA 348
- Alfarus Muli (1988) EA 348
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