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Mwaka v Nthenya (Civil Appeal 1 of 2018) [2023] KEHC 23923 (KLR) (26 September 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEHC 23923 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
23923
Citation
[2023] KEHC 23923 (KLR)
Decided
26 September 2023
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of Honorable CA Ocharo (PM) Civil suit No. 133 of 2010CoramMW MUIGAI
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent

Facts

The Appellant, Nicholas Mwaka, was involved in an accident on 14/2/2009. The Respondent, Caroline Nthenya, claimed to have been injured in the accident. She presented a P3 form and a hospital report to support her claim.

Issues

  1. Liability and quantum of damages
  2. Burden of proof

Reasoning

The Court held that the Respondent failed to prove her claim and did not discharge the burden of proof. The Appellant was found liable for negligence.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The Appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent

Authorities cited

Cases cited (5)
  • Palace Investment Ltd vs. Georey Kariuki Mwenda & Another [2015] eKLR
  • William Kabogo Gitau vs. George Thuo & 2Others [2010] 1 KLR 526
  • Selle vs. Associated Motor Boat Co [1986] EA 123
  • State v. Baker, 249 Or. 549, 438 P.2d 978 (1968)
  • Joseph Wabukho Mbayi Vs Frida Lwile Onyango (2019) eklr
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