Alexender Forbes & another v Stephen Barasa Wasike [2020] KEHC 8559 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8559
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 8559 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2020
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of a MagistrateCoramS.N. RIECHI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs. The award of Kshs.300,000/= for general damages is upheld.
Facts
The plaintiff, Alexander Forbes, sued the appellants, Alexander Forbes and Tsusho Capital (K) Ltd, for general and special damages for injuries sustained in a road traffic accident involving a motor vehicle registered GKB 292E.
Issues
- Whether quantum damages were properly awarded in the circumstance of this case by the trial court?
- Whether the learned trial magistrate erred in fact and in law in adopting the wrong principles in assessment of the damages payable.
Reasoning
The court found no error in the trial court's assessment of damages and upheld the award.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Selle v Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd
- Arrow Car Ltd v Bimomo & 3 others
- Simon Taveta v Mercy Mutitu Njeru
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