Mutyota v Philip & 2 others (Civil Appeal 62 of 2019) [2022] KEHC 15093 (KLR) (3 November 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 15093
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 15093 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2022
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Kilungu Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The appellant, Samuel Mutyota, claimed negligence against the respondents, Francis Mutinda Philip, Steve Mutuku Peter, and Jackson Wambua Muthoka. He alleged that on March 28, 2018, he was a passenger in a vehicle driven by the respondents and was injured in an accident near Matiliku. He sought general damages and other remedies.
Issues
- Whether the appellant proved his case on the balance of probabilities regarding negligence
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in finding the respondents not liable
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant did not prove his case on the balance of probabilities regarding the occurrence of the accident and the injuries sustained.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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