Kamau v Mwanthi & another (Civil Suit E006 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 3370 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3370
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 3370 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 May 2022
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureAppeal from a default judgmentCoramMM KASANGO
Holding
Special damages awarded Kshs.144,698 and USD 372,791.41, general damages awarded Kshs.900,000
Facts
Elizabeth Mukami Kamau claimed damages for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on December 18, 2018. The defendants were found liable in default of appearance and defense.
Issues
- Quantum of damages
- Liability determination
Reasoning
The court assessed damages based on the plaintiff's medical receipts and reports, finding the injuries less severe than those in similar cases.
Outcome
Judgment entered for the plaintiff against all defendants jointly and severally
Orders
- Costs awarded to the plaintiff
Remedies
- Damages awarded
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Section 27 of the Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (3)
- Kavindu & Another V. Mbaya & Another (1976) KLR 164
- Hellen Kwamboka Onchong’a vs. John Ouko Oyoo (2010) Eklr
- Sophia Wanjiru vs. Kyoga Haulier Kenya Limited (2020) eKLR
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