Karanja v Mwangi alias Karanja & another (Civil Appeal E361 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 2255 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2255
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 2255 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 February 2026
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Typecivil appealPostureappeal from a judgment in a civil caseCoramJOSEPH MUGO KARANJA, KARAN, Mativo
Holding
The court held that the accident was due to the respondent's negligence and that the appellant's claim for damages is well-founded.
Facts
The appellant, Karanja, was involved in a road traffic accident on 2nd November 2018, where his vehicle (registration no. KYQ 592 Isuzu Truck) was rammed by the respondent's vehicle (registration no. KCP 740N). As a result, Karanja incurred various damages and loss of earnings.
Issues
- whether the accident was due to the respondent's negligence
- the extent of damages and loss of earnings
Reasoning
The court found that the accident was due to the respondent's negligence and that the appellant's claim for damages is well-founded.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Charterhouse Bank Limited (Under Statutory Management vs Frank N. Kamau (2016) eKLR
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