Third Engineering Bureau China Construction Group Limited v Edwin Kinanga Atuya [2021] KEHC 5489 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5489
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 5489 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decision of the Hon. N.S Lutta (PM) in the original Kisii CMCC No. 294 of 2018CoramR.E. OUGO
Holding
The appellant's liability for the accident is upheld, but the award of general damages is set aside and substituted with Kshs. 500,000.
Facts
On 19 March 2019, the respondent was riding a motorcycle when it collided with the appellant's vehicle, causing injuries including compound left tibia and fibula fractures.
Issues
- Appellant's liability for the accident
- Quantum of damages awarded by the trial court
Reasoning
The court considered the nature of the injuries, awards from comparable cases, and the element of inflation to determine a reasonable compensation of Kshs. 500,000.
Outcome
The appellant's appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- Set aside the award of general damages and substitute it with Kshs. 500,000.
- Appellant to pay costs of the appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (6)
- Helle Sejer Hansen & 2 Others v Julius Kakungi Mukavi (2020) eKLR
- Mbaka Nguru and Another v James George Rakwar NRB CA Civil Appeal No. 133 of 1998 [1998] eKLR
- Harun Muyoma Boge v Daniel Otieno Agulo (2015) eKLR
- Alphonce Muli Nzuki v Brian Charles Ochuodho (2014) eKLR
- Aloise Mwangi Kahari v Martin Muitya & another (2020) eKLR
- Daniel Otieno Owino & another v Elizabeth Atieno Owuor (2020) eKLR
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