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Lawrence Kanai Gathunya v Lisbeth Muthenya [2021] KEHC 1018 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 1018 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1018
Citation
[2021] KEHC 1018 (KLR)
Decided
8 December 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramHon. S.G. Gitonga (Mrs.) (Senior Resident Magistrate)
Holding

The court found the respondent negligent and ordered her to pay damages to the appellant

Facts

The appellant, Lawrence Kanai Gathunya, was a passenger in a vehicle (KCF 370K) when the respondent, Lisbeth Muthenya, lost control, resulting in an accident that injured the appellant.

Issues

  1. Negligence of the respondent
  2. Damages for bodily injuries

Reasoning

The court held that the respondent's negligence caused the accident and awarded damages to the appellant

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Damages awarded to the appellant
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