Joshua Ouma Ouko v Raymond Olendo [2021] KEHC 13651 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13651
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 13651 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 July 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a Chief Magistrate's judgmentCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE
Holding
The award of Kshs.1,000,000 in general damages is set aside and substituted with Kshs.3,000,000.
Facts
A road traffic accident occurred on December 1, 2016, resulting in injuries to the appellant, Joshua Ouma Ouko. The appellant was awarded Kshs.1,000,000 in general damages and Kshs.619,730 in special damages.
Issues
- Award of general damages
- Award of future medical expenses
- Appreciation of injuries
- Consideration of documentary evidence
Reasoning
The court found the award of general damages to be inordinately low and set it aside, substituting it with a higher amount.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Set aside the award of Kshs.1,000,000 in general damages and substitute it with Kshs.3,000,000
Remedies
- Award of Kshs.3,000,000 in general damages
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Selle vs. Associated Motor Boat Co. Ltd. [1965] E.A. 123
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