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