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Ndiema v Kiriago & another (Civil Suit 6573 of 2019) [2023] KEMC 213 (KLR) (17 July 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEMC 213 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
213
Citation
[2023] KEMC 213 (KLR)
Decided
17 July 2023
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Commercial CourtCoramADUKE JEAL PRAXADES ATIENO, Senior Resident Magistrate
Holding

The court finds that the defendants are liable for 95% of the accident, and awards general damages of KES 250,000 and special damages of KES 11,666.

Facts

John Ndiema was injured in a road traffic accident on 28th April 2019. He sued Benjamin Okechi Kiriago and Philip Godfrey Makhanu, alleging negligence and seeking damages.

Issues

  1. Liability
  2. Quantum

Reasoning

The court confirmed the liability ratio and awarded damages based on the plaintiff's injuries and the principle of special damages.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the plaintiff for general damages, special damages, costs, and interest.

Orders

  • Award of general damages of KES 250,000
  • Award of special damages of KES 11,666
  • Award of costs of the suit
  • Interest on general and special damages at court rates

Remedies

  • General damages of KES 250,000
  • Special damages of KES 11,666
  • Costs of the suit
  • Interest on general and special damages at court rates

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Kenya Wildlife Service v Godfrey Kirimi Mwiti [2018] eKLR
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