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DAVID ONCHANGU ORIOKI (SUING AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ANTHONY NYABONDO ONCHANGU (DECEASED)
V.
ISMAEL NYASIMI & CHARLES MICHIEKA NYOUNGO

(2019) JELR 98143 (CA)

Court of Appeal 31 Jul 2019 Kenya
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Suit Number:Civil Appeal 91 of 2018
Judges:Milton Stephen Asike Makhandia, James Otieno Odek, Patrick Omwenga Kiage
Location:Kisumu
Other Citations:David Onchangu Orioki (Suing as personal representative of Anthony Nyabondo Onchangu (Deceased) v. Ismael Nyasimi & Charles Michieka Nyoungo [2019] eKLR

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

1. The appellant filed suit against the respondents before the Chief Magistrates Court in his capacity as the personal representative of the estate of Anthony Nyabando Onchongu (deceased).

2. At all material times, the 1st respondent was the registered owner of motor vehicle Registration No. KAY 718 S make Toyota Hiace Matatu and the 2nd respondent was the driver of the said vehicle.

3. On or about 31st May 2012, the deceased was lawfully travelling along Ahero-Katito road when near Ayweyo area, the 2nd respondent as the driver/servant of the 1st respondent, negligently drove the said motor vehicle causing it to collide with motor vehicle registration No. KBA 553 T as a result of which the deceased sustained fatal injuries and lost his life.

4. By a plaint dated 15th March 2015, the appellant filed suit against the respondents claiming general and special damages against the respondents. The appellant claimed damages for pain and suffering as well as loss of future e…

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