JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
The present appeal emanates from a claim founded in Tort which was lodged by the appellant against the 1st and 2nd respondents herein. In a Plaint dated 3rd March, 2004, filed before the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Nakuru, the appellant(plaintiff) sued the 1st respondent (1st defendant) and the 2nd respondent (2nd defendant) following a road traffic accident which occurred on 30th April, 2004 at about 9:10 a.m. at Mukinyai along the Eldoret-Nakuru road, involving motor vehicle registration number KAG 062 D/ ZB 8562, Isuzu Semi Trailer and motor vehicle registration number KAQ 951 Q/ ZB 8037, Mercedes Benz Semi Trailer.
At the material time motor vehicle registration number KAG 062 D/ ZB 8562, Isuzu Semi Trailer which was owned by the 2nd respondent was being driven by the 1st respondent. The vehicle was en route to Mombasa from Kampala with a consignment of coffee. At Jogoo Training Centre, the 1st respondent offered a lift to the appellant in consideration for a f…