Stanwel Holdings Limited & another v Racheal Haluku Emanuel & another [2020] KEHC 573 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 573
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 573 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Decree of the Senior Principal Magistrate Honorable R. K. OndiekiCoramHon. Justice R. Nyakundi, Macmillan Jengo, Wambua Kilonzo
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's findings on quantum are upheld.
Facts
The deceased, Christian Mauddu Hiribae, died due to fatal injuries caused by the appellants. The respondents, Racheal Haluku Emanuel and Christine Habela Buya, are the legal representatives of the deceased's estate and filed a claim for damages.
Issues
- assessment and award of general damages
- assessment of damages for loss of dependency
- application of legal principles
- choice of dependency ratio
- application of Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act 2013
- application of Minimum Wage
Reasoning
The court re-evaluates the evidence and finds that the trial court's assessment of damages was not erroneous. The court adheres to the principles of law reform and the Fatal Accident Act.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Law Reform Act Miscellaneous Provisions
- Fatal Accident Act
- Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act 2013
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