Wanjiku (Suing as the Administrator and Personal Representative of the Estate of Gladys Mwende Kahuthia - Deceased) v Buscar EA Limited (Civil Case 167 of 2018) [2025] KEMC 61 (KLR) (27 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 61
- Citation
- [2025] KEMC 61 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 March 2025
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court of UgandaCoramAburili, Bowen L., Chesoni, Erle, Gikonyo, Hatari Waweru, Hayanga, Kennedy L., Majanja, Musinga, Mutende, Nambuye, Ngaa, Ringera, Wendoh
Holding
The court found that the defendant was negligent and that the doctrine of Res ipsa loquitor applies. Interest on damages should be awarded from the date of judgment.
Facts
The deceased, Gladys Mwende Kahuthia, was a passenger in a motor vehicle registration number KCF 555Z owned by Buscar E.A. Limited when it collided with another vehicle, resulting in her fatal injuries.
Issues
- Whether the defendant was negligent in causing the accident
- Whether the doctrine of Res ipsa loquitor applies in this case
- Whether the plaintiff has established negligence against the defendant
- Whether interest on damages should be awarded from the date of loss or judgment
Reasoning
The court found that the accident occurred due to the defendant's negligence, and the doctrine of Res ipsa loquitor applies. Interest on damages should be awarded from the date of judgment.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Interest on damages to be awarded from the date of judgment
- Interest on funeral expenses to be awarded from the date of filing suit to the date of judgment
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Kirugi & Another v Kabiya & 3 Others [1987] KLR 347
- Scott v London and St Katherine Docks Co (1865) 3 H & C 596
- Uganda Supreme Court in Omunyokol Akol Johnson v Attorney General (CIVIL APPEAL NO.6 of 2012, UGSC 4 (8th April 2015)
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