Kaingu & another v Ndeto & another (Suing as the legal representatives of the Estate of Elizabeth Kanini Ndeto) (Civil Appeal 5 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 13643 (KLR) (12 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13643
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 13643 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2022
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the original judgment of the Kilungu Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramGMA DULU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The deceased, Elizabeth Kanini Ndeto, was a motor cycle passenger who was hit by a motor vehicle, resulting in her death. The driver of the motor vehicle was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.
Issues
- The learned magistrate erred in law and fact by applying the wrong principles in arriving at the award of general damages under the Law Reform and Fatal Accidents Act.
- The learned magistrate misapprehended the facts and submissions presented before him by the plaintis and disregarded the defence and submissions of the defendants.
Reasoning
The trial magistrate correctly found 100% liability against the respondents and awarded damages based on the evidence. The appeal is dismissed as the trial magistrate exercised his discretion in assessing damages judicially.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Costs to be paid by the appellants jointly and severally
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Butt v Khan (1982 – 88) I KLR 1
- Kemfro Africa Ltd t/a Meru Express Services (1976) Ltd & Another v AM Lubia & Another (1987) KLR 30
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