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