Judgment[1992] KEHC 175
Case law
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Division and case type: CivilCivil Case
…Some suggestion has been canvassed on the issue of contributory negligence on the part of the driver of motor vehicle Reg No KNN 997.…
…I find no evidence, given the circumstances of this accident, to attribute any degree of contributory negligence upon the driver of the lorry in which the plaintiff was a passenger.…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Case
…The total award of Shs 168,770/= is then reduced to Shs 135,016/= on account of the plaintiff 20% contributory negligence.…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Case
…I have to direct myself as to possible contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff.…
…So I discount any possible contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff. Whose employee was the plaintiff on the fateful date?…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Case
…If so, the defendant could have joined the rider as a party to claim contributory negligence and indemnity. However, he has not done so.…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Case
…And any driver whofails to take reasonable care for his own safety will be foundguilty of contributory negligence. The standard of care demandedis that of an ordinary reasonable man.…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Case
…Consequently, in both case, no contributory negligence can legitimately be attributed to them. Is it unfair, unjust and unreasonable to fix the defendant with a duty of care in the circumstances of this case?…