[2004] KEHC 1359 (KLR)

[2004] KEHC 1359 (KLR)

The court found that the accident was solely caused by the negligence of the driver of motor vehicle KAH 714B, who drove at excessive speed in poor visibility and attempted an unsafe overtaking maneuver. The evidence of the sole surviving passenger was accepted as credible and unchallenged. The 1st and 2nd...

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Citation
[2004] KEHC 1359 (KLR)
Parties
Plaintiff: David Bore; Defendant: Johnson Masika
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nakuru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
22 October 2004
Case Number
? 226 of 1998
Procedural Posture
Civil Case / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the Plaintiff against the 1st and 2nd Defendants jointly and severally.
Legal Topics
Fatal Accidents Act, Law Reform Act, Negligence, Dependency Claims, Quantum of Damages
Source Language
english
Tort Law Civil Procedure Fatal Accidents Act Law Reform Act Negligence Dependency Claims Quantum of Damages

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Parties

David Bore

Plaintiff

Johnson Masika

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Case / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Who was liable for the road traffic accident that caused the death of the deceased.
  2. 2 What quantum of damages, if any, should be awarded to the Plaintiff on behalf of the deceased's estate.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the accident was solely caused by the negligence of the driver of motor vehicle KAH 714B, who drove at excessive speed in poor visibility and attempted an unsafe overtaking maneuver. The evidence of the sole surviving passenger was accepted as credible and unchallenged. The 1st and 2nd Defendants were held 100% liable in negligence. On quantum, the court assessed the deceased's average monthly income at Kshs 15,000, applied a multiplier of five years, and a dependency ratio of 2/5, resulting in general damages of Kshs 360,000. Special damages of Kshs 13,710 and funeral expenses of Kshs 30,000 were also awarded. The court declined to make an award under the Law Reform...

Court Disposition

Judgment for the Plaintiff against the 1st and 2nd Defendants jointly and severally.

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded Kshs 13,710 as special damages.
  • Plaintiff awarded Kshs 30,000 as funeral expenses.