Ogula & another v Omondi (Civil Appeal E271 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5682 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- 5682
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 5682 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2026
- Judge
- A Mabeya
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the High CourtCoramA Mabeya
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The respondent filed a primary suit against the appellants alleging general damages and costs of the suit for injuries sustained in a road traffic accident. The trial court held the 1st appellant 100% liable, awarded general damages of Kshs. 220,000/-, and costs of the suit.
Issues
- liability
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found the trial court's decision on liability to be correct and the award of damages to be reasonable, citing similar cases for support.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Ndatho v Chebet (Civil Appeal 8 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 346 (KLR)
- Kemfro Africa Ltd -Vs- A.M. Lubia and Another (1988) KAR 722
- Catherine Wanjiru Kingori & 3 others v Gibson Theuri Gichuri [2005] eKLR
- Ogembo & Anor v Maisa (2023) KEHC 436(KLR)
- Khetia Draper Ltd v Chesoli [2025] KEHC 3718 (KLR)
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