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Ngari v Nelson & another (Civil Suit 2204 of 2020) [2023] KEMC 135 (KLR) (18 May 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEMC 135 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
135
Citation
[2023] KEMC 135 (KLR)
Decided
18 May 2023
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureApplication AllowedCoramADUKE JEAL PRAXADES ATIENO
Holding

Ngari is awarded Kshs 350,000 in general damages and Kshs 3,550 in special damages.

Facts

Ngari sustained injuries in a road traffic accident on March 7, 2020, when his motorcycle was hit by a Mazda Demio driven by Nelson.

Issues

  1. Liability
  2. Quantum

Reasoning

The court found that the accident was solely caused by the negligence of the defendants and awarded Ngari general damages for his injuries.

Outcome

Ngari wins the case

Orders

  • General damages Kshs 350,000
  • Special damages Kshs 3,550
  • Costs of the suit
  • Interest on 1 and 3 above at court rates

Remedies

  • Ngari shall have costs in this suit and interests as outlined above from the date of this judgement until payment in full.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Benuel Bosire v Lydia Kemunto Mokora
  • Patrisiah Adhiammbo Omolo v Emily Mandala
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