Maundu v Mageto & another (Civil Suit 6407 of 2019) [2023] KEMC 219 (KLR) (12 June 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 219
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 219 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 June 2023
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a default judgmentCoramADUKE JEAL PRAXADES ATIENO
Holding
The court awards general damages of KES 300,000 and special damages of KES 4,440.
Facts
The plaintiff, Kilunda Maundu, sustained injuries in a road traffic accident on 06/03/2019. The defendants, Frederick Ouru Mageto and Joseph Omaiko Moturi, were found liable for the accident.
Issues
- Quantum of damages
- Liability
Reasoning
The court considered the plaintiff's injuries and the rate of inflation and cost of living to determine the appropriate general damages amount.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the plaintiff
Orders
- General damages of KES 300,000
- Special damages of KES 4,440
- Costs of the suit
- Interest on general and special damages at court rates
Remedies
- Costs in this suit and interest at court rates from the date of the judgment until payment in full
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Kweri Peter & others vs Ann Wanjiku Maina [2017] eKLR
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