Miriti v Muriuki (Civil Appeal E030 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 1736 (KLR) (7 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1736
- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 1736 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 February 2025
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TypeCivil AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramLW GITARI, Goddard C.
Holding
The court upheld the award of general damages but reduced the special damages award.
Facts
The respondent, a pillion rider, was injured in a road traffic accident caused by the appellant's motor vehicle. The Chief Magistrate's Court awarded general and special damages.
Issues
- whether to sustain the award of general damages
- whether to sustain the award of special damages
Reasoning
The court considered the principles of awarding damages for personal injuries and the guidelines set out in previous cases. The court found the special damages award to be excessive and reduced it.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Stanley Maore v Geofrey Mwenda
- Bashir Ahamed Butt v Uwais Ahamed Khan
- Loice Wanjiku Kagunda v Julius Gachau Mwangi
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