Andrew W. Wafubwa & another v Mary Atieno Obungu [2021] KEHC 2029 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2029
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2029 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the subordinate courtCoramS. N. RIECHI
Holding
The court finds merit in the appeal and sets aside the trial court's judgment, dismissing the entire suit with costs to the appellants.
Facts
The respondent sued the appellants over a road traffic accident on 19/5/2009, sustaining injuries. The appellants denied liability and attributed the accident to the respondent's negligence and another driver blocking the road.
Issues
- Whether the appellants should be held 100% liable for the accident.
- What kind of injuries did the respondent suffer and how much damages should be awarded?
Reasoning
The court dismissed the suit due to discrepancies in the dates of treatment and the respondent's testimony, finding that the respondent's injuries were not proven.
Outcome
Appeal successful, judgment set aside, suit dismissed with costs to the appellants.
Orders
- Judgment of the trial court set aside
- Suit dismissed with costs to the appellants
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