Multiple Hauliers (E. A) Limited v Josphine Wayua Ndola & Julius Nzioka Kyulwa [2021] KEHC 8508 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8508
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8508 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 March 2021
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Mwangi Senior Principal MagistrateCoramD. K. Kemei – J
Holding
The Appellants' appeals are dismissed with costs to the Respondents
Facts
The Appellant was found liable for negligence in an accident that occurred on or about 11th June, 2006, resulting in the death of two individuals and their dependents. The Appellant appealed the judgment on grounds of liability and quantum.
Issues
- Appellant's liability for the accident
- Appellant's claim for a multiplicand of Kshs 7,500/= for loss of dependency
Reasoning
The court found the Appellant liable for the accident and the multiplicand of Kshs 7,500/= was reasonable given the circumstances. The awards were not inordinately high.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Orders
- Appeals dismissed with costs to the Respondents
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Selle v. Associated Motor Boat Co. Ltd 1968 E.A 123
- Butt vs Khan (1977)1KAR
- Kenya Breweries Ltd (1991) eKLR
- Marko Mwenda vs. Bernard Mugambi & Another Nairobi HCCC No. 2343 of 1993
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