Mutheni v Kariuki & another (Civil Case E115 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 353 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 353
- Citation
- [2025] KEMC 353 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2025
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TypeCivilPostureDefendants defaulted, plaintiff's claim for special damages and general damages assessedCoramALOYCE-PETER-NDEGE
Holding
Judgment for the plaintiff for Kshs 520,550/- in general damages, Kshs 20,550/- in special damages, costs, and interest
Facts
A pedestrian, Mutheni, was injured in a road traffic accident involving a Nissan vehicle owned by Kariuki and Muchira. Mutheni sought compensation for special and general damages.
Issues
- Special damages
- General damages
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff sustained various soft tissue injuries and awarded general damages based on the seriousness of the injuries and local currency fluctuations.
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Remedies
- Kshs 520,550/- in general damages
- Kshs 20,550/- in special damages
- costs
- interest
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Poa Link Services Co Ltd & Anor v Sindani Boaz Bonzemo [2021] eKLR
- Ochieng & Anor v Kariuki [2024] KEHC 11930 (KLR)
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