Nyanjura & Another v Gitta & 2 Others
Nyanjura & Another v Gitta & 2 Others (Civil Suit No. 26 of 2017) [2020] UGHC 86 (17 July 2020)
The court found that the defendants assaulted and battered the plaintiffs, causing serious and permanent injuries, and that the plaintiffs were entitled to civil compensation despite having received some compensation through the criminal process. The court held that criminal compensation does not preclude a civil claim for damages arising from the same facts, as both criminal and tortious liability can coexist. The assessment of damages was based on the nature and extent of the injuries, pain, suffering, and permanent disability suffered by the plaintiffs. The court awarded general damages to…
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- Assault And Battery
- Personal Injury
- Damages Assessment
- Compensation After Criminal Conviction