Nanji Premji Khetani v Raphael Charo Jefwa [2021] KEHC 4400 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4400
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4400 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 August 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Chief MagistrateCoramHon. Justice R. Nyakundi, Wambua Kilonzo
Holding
The court affirmed the liability finding but reduced the amount of general damages awarded by the trial court.
Facts
The appellant driver was involved in a traffic accident with the respondent, resulting in injuries to the respondent's shoulder.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's driver caused injury and damage to the respondent by negligence.
- Whether the respondent was contributorily negligent.
- Nature and extent of the personal injury and the quantum of damages awarded by the trial court.
Reasoning
The court affirmed the liability finding but reduced the amount of general damages awarded by the trial court, emphasizing the discretion of the trial court in assessing damages.
Outcome
Affirmed the liability finding but reduced the amount of general damages awarded by the trial court.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Abok James Odera T/a A. J Odera & Associates v John Patrick Machira T/a & Co. Advocates [2013] eKLR
- KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY VERSUS KUSTON (KENYA) LIMITED (2009) 2EA 212
- Rosemary Wanjiru Kiungu v Elijah Macharia [2014] eKLR
- Jimmy Paul Semenya v Aga Khan Health Services T/a Aga Khan Hospital & 2 others [2014] eKLR
- Hay v Young [1942] 2 ALL ER 396
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