Benard Kimeto v Emmy Chebet Koskei (Suing as Administratrix and/or Personal Representative of the Estate of Nixon Kiprotich Koskei (DCD) [2021] KEHC 4775 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4775
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4775 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 July 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramRingera
Holding
The court finds the Defendant 90% liable and the Plaintiff 10% liable. The award for general and special damages is reduced to reflect the new liability distribution.
Facts
An accident occurred on 21st October 2015 between a motor vehicle (KCB 629C) and a motor cycle (KMCA 638P) on Sotik-Litein road. The deceased, Nixon Kiprotich Koskei, was the rider of the motor cycle and was killed. The Plaintiff sued the Defendant for damages.
Issues
- Duty of the Defendant to prove negligence
- Proportion of liability
- Excessive damages award
Reasoning
The court held the Defendant 100% liable but found the trial court erred in its assessment. The court found contributory negligence on the part of the Plaintiff and reduced the liability to 90:10.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Defendant found 90% liable, Plaintiff 10% liable
Remedies
- No remedy sought
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Fatal Accidents Act
- Law Reform Act
Cases cited (3)
- East Produce (K) Ltd Vs Christopher Astaido Osiro (2006) eKLR
- Farah Vs Lento Agencies (2006) 1 KLR 124,125
- Johnson Evan Gicheru Vs Andrew Morton & Another (2005) eKLR
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