Charles Gichuki Kanyuira v JKK (a minor Suing through his Father and Next Friend BKK [2021] KEHC 7603 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7603
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 7603 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 April 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureFirst appeal to the High Court on both facts and the lawCoramKANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The appeal on liability is dismissed. The appeal on quantum of damages is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The respondent, a 4-year-old child, was injured when a vehicle driven by the appellant veered off the road and hit him.
Issues
- liability for negligence
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found the appellant substantially at fault for the accident, but the award of damages was within the range of reasonable compensation.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent
Authorities cited
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- Selle v Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd
- Rapid Kate Services & another v Fredrick Ringera
- Antony Mwondu Maina v Samuel Gitau
- Muhoro Komu v Mercy Wandegi Ndegwa
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