Bernard Vengai v Benjamin Chuma and New Donnington Farm (Private) Limited

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the accident was caused by the negligence of the first defendant or the condition of the tractor and trailer","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Trailer had no rear lights, first defendant unlicensed, trailer carrying passengers"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the accident was caused by the negligence of the plaintiff","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiff's speed, overtaking maneuver, lookout"}
• {"issue_text":"In the event of shared negligence, what are the degrees of negligence","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Comparative negligence"}
• {"issue_text":"What is the quantum of plaintiff's damages","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Vehicle value, hiring costs, pain and suffering"}

Background