Wilson Karuta Gatana v Beth Nyaruiru Karega [2021] KEHC 2804 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2804
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2804 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Senior Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramF.M. GIKONYO
Holding
The court found that the appellant's account of the accident was credible and that the deceased was at fault. The court upheld the award of damages.
Facts
A motorcycle and a lorry collided in Narok town on 20/07/2015, resulting in the death of the motorcycle rider. The appellant (Wilson Karuta Gatana) appealed the judgment awarding damages to the deceased's estate.
Issues
- liability
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court considered the conflicting accounts of the accident and found that the appellant's account was more reliable. The court upheld the award of damages.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- easy Coach Limited & Another V Gideon Otieno Oulu & Another [2021] eKLR
- Charles & Another V Bonface Kamunzyu Uvyu (Suing As Personal Repsentantive Of The Estate Of Thomas Kilonzo Kamuzyu ( Deceased) [2019] eKLR
- Selle & Anor –Vs- Associate Motor Boat Co. Ltd 1968 EA 123
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