Catholic Diocese of Muranga v EEO (Suing As Grandmother And Next Friend Of MA – Minor) (Civil Appeal E056 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 1603 (KLR) (27 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1603
- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 1603 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of the Hon. H.M. Getenga, Chief Magistrate in Bungoma in Civil Suit No E006 of 2022CoramREA OUGO
Holding
The court sets aside the judgment of the lower court on general damages and substitutes it with an award of Kshs 180,000/-.
Facts
The appellant was involved in an accident with a motorcycle, resulting in soft tissue injuries to the minor passenger. The appellant denied causing the accident and claimed it was outside their control.
Issues
- Quantum of damages awarded by the trial court
- Appellant's liability for the accident
Reasoning
The court found that the injuries sustained by the respondent were not severe enough to warrant the award of Kshs 350,000/-, citing cases where similar injuries resulted in lower damages awards.
Outcome
The appellant is ordered to pay half the costs of the appeal.
Orders
- Set aside the judgment on general damages and substitute it with an award of Kshs 180,000/-
- Order for costs of the appeal
Remedies
- Set aside the judgment on general damages and substitute it with an award of Kshs 180,000/-
- Order for costs of the appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Samwel Martin Njoroge Kamunyu v Mildred Okweya Barasa [2020] eKLR
- Onyango v Obura (Civil Appeal E180 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 11506 (KLR)
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