Richard Gituku Gakinya v Anthony Kibirii Waithaka [2021] KEHC 3542 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the awards of general and special damages were excessive.
- Whether the Appellant's submissions were considered.
- 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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