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…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.…

…The appellant deponed that on 14th April 1988, his son drowned in a pit dug by the second respondent at a school owned by the first respondent His intention right from the beginning was to sue both respondents to recover damages…

…In that case, the appellant had applied to a judge ex parte under section 28 of the Limitation of Actions Act (cap 22) to be granted leave to file a suit for damages against the respondents.…

…The reliefs sought were for an injunction to restrain the appellants and the County Council and their agents, from occupying the land; for damages; and for compensation for the loss of use by the respondent of her land.…

…The reliefs were for an injunction to restrain the appellants and curiously, also the County Council and their agents, from occupying the land; for damages; and for compensation for the loss of use by the respondent of her…

…termination of the retainer, in respect of any information acquired during the course of and by virtue of the retainer and the Court will restrain the solicitor by injunction from any breach likely to damnify the client and award damages…