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…There is a claim for special damages as well as general damages.…

…In these circumstances I would hold that the appellant has failed to prove anything in the nature of special damages. He is in judgment entitled to damages by way of general damages only.…

…He therefore prays for a permanent injunction to restrain him by himself, his servants or agents from stepping on the land; general damages for trespass to be assessed by this court; mesne profits to be determined by this…

…court; special damages of Kshs 6000/-; exemplary damages, costs and interest.…

…The defendants have accepted their full liability for the negligence which resulted in the collision and so this case comes to me solely for assessment of damages to be paid to the plaintiff as compensation for the injuries…

…In their submissions both counsel have referred me to various cases as guide for damages. But there can be no denying that each case must be decided on its particular and peculiar facts.…

…It was not disputed between the parties that the plaintiffs hopes of winning substantial damages against the defendant were dashed when Shields J ruled that he could only win nominal damages in respect of the action.…

…This ruling has tremendously weakened the plaintiff’s claim in the suit and at the end of the day the claim for the anticipated nominal damages may be lost.…

…The foregoing facts and a careful perusal of the pleadings reveals that the only outstanding issue is damages.…

…It may be argued that the question of damages is still outstanding. The damages sought here are for trespass. The Court has already decreed that the defendant is a trespasser.…

…Mr Gatonye complained further that the learned trial judge misdirected himself by awarding special damages without proof thereof. We appreciate that as a matter of practice, special damages should be pleaded and proved.…

…However, there are cases where awards can be given as special damages. For instance in injury claims special damages may be awarded for future unquantifiable expenditure arising after judgments.…

…He is therefore entitled to damages from the defendants.…

…I have not been able to come across recent authorities regarding the quantum of damages to be awarded in a case of this nature.…

…He instituted the suit for general damages for that alleged dismissal in addition to other reliefs which are listed in the plaint.…

…So much so that even if the defendant had failed to file its defence after being served with summons, it would be necessary for a formal proof of the claim for general damages to be done before a final decree could be entered…

…In the plaint she prays for an injunction, an order that the 2nd (plaintiff / defendant (respondent ) all house goods seized, and general damages for trespass and unlawful detention of the goods.…

…It is well known that there is a serious shortage of houses in Nairobi and damages in that case may not be the appropriate remedy. The new tenant has not applied to be joined as a co-defendant to protect her interest.…

…Her judgment was against the defendants jointly and severally in the sum of Shs 67,802/- as claimed together with Shs 9,477/- as general damages plus interest and costs.…

…The amount of general damages in the sum of Shs 9,477/- as was done by the learned Senior Resident Magistrate being the discount they would have earned had they paid the plaintiff within time, is proper and quite reasonable…

…By the plaint dated 25th June 1990 the applicant was sued by the respondent for damages for personal injuries which the respondent alleged to have sustained when the employees of the Council “brutally assaulted the plaintiff…

…The applicant is also hereby ordered to give an undertaking in writing for damages to the respondent within 14 days hereof. The costs of the application shall be in the cause. Order accordingly.…