Nickson Kazungu Karisa & another v Isaac Solfa Muye [2020] KEHC 6804 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6804
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 6804 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 April 2020
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramJordan, Law
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The award of Kshs.40,000 as general damages is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Nickson Kazungu Karisa and Prime Comfort Hotel, appeal against a judgment awarding general damages of Kshs.40,000 to the respondent, Isaac Solfa Muye, for injuries sustained in an accident.
Issues
- The award of Kshs.400,000 as general damages is excessive.
- The trial court failed to consider all evidence and make proper findings on the aspect of quantum of damages.
- The trial court did not adequately consider the written submissions filed by the appellants.
Reasoning
The court held that the award of damages was reasonable and within the discretion of the trial court. The appellate court found no error in the trial court's assessment of the evidence and its award of damages.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (6)
- Sumaria & another v Allied Industries Ltd (2007) KLR
- East African Portland Cement Company Ltd v Tihikia Kenol 2016 eKLR
- Butt v Khan 1981 KLR
- Kitavi Coastal Bottlers Ltd 1985 KLR 470
- Pickett v British Rail Engineering Limited (1980) A.C. 136
- House v Theding (1986) 1936 55 CLR 499
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