[2020] KEHC 5005 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 5005 (KLR)

The court found that the trial magistrate correctly held the 1st appellant liable for the accident, as the evidence showed the accident occurred on a straight, unobstructed road and the driver failed to exercise due care and attention. The court also held that the award of Kshs 1,000,000 for loss of dependency was not inordinately high or based on wrong principles, as the trial court considered relevant authorities and the circumstances of the deceased child. There was no misapplication of the law or erroneous estimate of damages. The appeal was therefore dismissed in its entirety, and the trial court's judgment was upheld.

Citation
[2020] KEHC 5005 (KLR)
Parties
Appellant: Michael Kamotho Maina; Appellant: Patmatt Supermarket Ltd; Respondent: JMW
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Naivasha
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
4 June 2020
Case Number
Civil Appeal 18 of 2017
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Road Traffic Accidents, Fatal Accidents, Assessment of Damages, Appellate Review
Source Language
English
Tort Law Civil Procedure Road Traffic Accidents Fatal Accidents Assessment of Damages Appellate Review

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Parties

Michael Kamotho Maina

Appellant

Patmatt Supermarket Ltd

Appellant

JMW

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial court erred in finding the appellants 100% liable for the accident.
  2. 2 Whether the quantum of damages awarded for loss of dependency was excessive or based on wrong principles.
  3. 3 Whether the trial court failed to consider the appellants' evidence.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the trial magistrate correctly held the 1st appellant liable for the accident, as the evidence showed the accident occurred on a straight, unobstructed road and the driver failed to exercise due care and attention. The court also held that the award of Kshs 1,000,000 for loss of dependency was not inordinately high or based on wrong principles, as the trial court considered relevant authorities and the circumstances of the deceased child. There was no misapplication of the law or erroneous estimate of damages. The appeal was therefore dismissed in its entirety, and the trial court's judgment was upheld.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed in its entirety with costs to the respondent.
  • The judgment and award of the trial magistrate are upheld.