Munguti & another v Simiyu & another (Suing as administratrix of Estate Of the late Frank Mwasi Mwabaga) (Civil Appeal 45 of 2019) [2022] KEHC 13675 (KLR) (12 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13675
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 13675 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2022
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the trial courtCoramRN NYAKUNDI, Ringera
Holding
The court sets aside the award of general damages and remits the case for re-evaluation
Facts
The deceased, Frank Mwasi Mwabaga, was involved in a road traffic accident on May 29, 2006, resulting in his death. The deceased was a storekeeper II at Kenya Power & Lighting Company. The respondents filed a suit for general and special damages, which the trial court awarded.
Issues
- The award of general damages by the trial court
- The calculation of the dependency ratio and proof of earnings
Reasoning
The court finds the trial court's calculation of the multiplicand and multiplier to be incorrect, leading to an inordinately high award of general damages.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed
Orders
- Remand the case for re-evaluation of general damages
Remedies
- Remedial action to be taken by the trial court
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Fatal Accidents Act
- Law Reform Act
Cases cited (2)
- Beatrice Wangui Thairu vs Hon Ezekiel Barngetuny & another
- Selle & another vs Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd & others
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