Joseph Kibiti M’inoti v Miriam Kanyua [2020] KEHC 9008 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9008
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 9008 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 January 2020
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TypecivilPostureappeal from a judgment and decree of Hon. J. Irura, PMCoramHon., Potter
Holding
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial court's finding of 100% liability for the respondent's injuries and the award of damages.
Facts
The respondent alleged that the appellant assaulted her on 18/10/2005, causing serious injuries. The appellant denied the claim and counterclaimed for injuries allegedly inflicted by the respondent. The trial court found for the respondent and awarded her Kshs.600,000 in damages.
Issues
- the trial court's finding of 100% liability for the respondent's injuries
- the trial court's failure to consider the appellant's counterclaim
- the excessive award of Kshs.600,000 in damages
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal found that the trial court's decision was not erroneous and that the respondent's injuries were caused by the appellant's assault.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Selle & Another v. Associated Motor Boat Co. & Others [1968] EA 123
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