Makori v Bikundo (Civil Case E881 of 2021) [2024] KEMC 139 (KLR) (11 July 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 139
- Citation
- [2024] KEMC 139 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 July 2024
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TypeNegligencePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramPA Ndege
Holding
The plaintiff is entitled to special and general damages for the injuries sustained in the accident.
Facts
Henry Momanyi Makori was a motorcyclist who sustained severe injuries in a road traffic accident on or about 04.08.2020. The accident was caused by the defendant, Nyandoro Josiah Bikundo, who was driving a lorry over speeding and carelessly.
Issues
- Who is to blame for the accident?
- Whether the plaintiff is entitled to the reliefs sought?
Reasoning
The court determined that the plaintiff was entitled to damages as the defendant was found to be negligent in causing the accident.
Outcome
The plaintiff is awarded special and general damages.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Muruingu Kanoru Jeremiah Vrs Stephen Ungu M’mwarabua [2015] eKLR
- The Halsbury’s Laws Of England, 4Th Edition, Volume 17, at paras 13 and 14
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