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Richard Gituku Gakinya v Anthony Kibirii Waithaka [2021] KEHC 3542 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 3542 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3542
Citation
[2021] KEHC 3542 (KLR)
Decided
23 September 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramA., Hancox Ag, Kneller, Odunga
Holding

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, upholding the lower court's awards.

Facts

The Respondent sought general and special damages after a road traffic accident where the Appellant was found 100% liable.

Issues

  1. Whether the awards of general and special damages were excessive.
  2. Whether the Appellant's submissions were considered.
  3. Whether the injuries sustained were soft tissue injuries and thus warranted a lower award.

Reasoning

The Court of Appeal held that the trial court did not err in principle and that the awards were not excessive.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Simon Taveta v Mercy Mutitu Njeri (2014) eKLR
  • Morris Mugambi & Another v Isaiah Gituru (2012) Nairobi Court of Appeal CA No. 138
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