Samuel Munyanzi Mugendo v Wickliffe Omboto [2021] KEHC 1571 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1571
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 1571 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 October 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment on liability and quantumCoramE.N. MAINA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent
Facts
The appellant was found liable for a motor vehicle accident involving his vehicle and a motor cycle on September 8, 2017. The respondent claimed general and special damages.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in apportioning 100% liability to the appellant
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in assessing quantum damages
Reasoning
The trial magistrate correctly found the appellant wholly liable for the accident. The award of damages was within the range of reasonable estimates.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The costs of the appeal are awarded to the respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Ali Malik Brothers Motors (K) Limited & another Vs Emmanuel Oduor Onyango [2018] eKLR
- Damaris Ombati V Moses Mogoko Levis & another [2019] eKLR
- Paul Kipsang Koech & another V Titus Osule Osore (supra)
- Kiwanjani Hardware Ltd & another V Nicholas Mule Mutinda (supra)
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