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Kalama v Njagi & another (Civil Suit 9074 of 2019) [2023] KEMC 91 (KLR) (21 March 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEMC 91 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
91
Citation
[2023] KEMC 91 (KLR)
Decided
21 March 2023
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TypePersonal InjuryPostureDefendants defaulted; Plaintiff proceeded to formal proof hearing.CoramADUKE JEAL PRAXADES ATIENO, SRM
Holding

Plaintiff awarded KES 600,000 for general damages, KES 3,050 for special damages, and costs of the suit.

Facts

Plaintiff sustained injuries in a road traffic accident on January 2, 2019, while alighting from a vehicle. The Plaintiff blames the Defendants for the accident.

Issues

  1. Quantum of damages

Reasoning

The court considered the Plaintiff's injuries and the rate of inflation to award general damages. Special damages were awarded based on the Plaintiff's claim and evidence.

Outcome

Plaintiff's claim for damages and costs is upheld.

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded KES 600,000 for general damages, KES 3,050 for special damages, and costs of the suit.
  • Interest on general damages and special damages awarded at court rates.

Remedies

  • Plaintiff awarded KES 600,000 for general damages, KES 3,050 for special damages, and costs of the suit.
  • Interest on general damages and special damages awarded at court rates.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Samuel Kimani & Another vs Edward Otieno & Another [2017] eKLR
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