KENYA AIDS SOCIETY vs ARTHUR OBEL [1998] KECA 263 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 263
- Citation
- [1998] KECA 263 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 January 1998
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High CourtCoramBOSIRE, MOBITO
Holding
The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's decision to refuse the injunction, finding that the appellant had not made a prima facie case and that damages would adequately compensate them.
Facts
Kenya AIDS Society filed a plaint alleging that Arthur Obel, a registered medical practitioner, had made unsubstantiated claims about a cure for AIDS/HIV (Pearl Omega) through the print media. The appellant sought an injunction and various declarations, including damages.
Issues
- Whether the High Court correctly refused to grant an injunction to restrain Obel from manufacturing, distributing, offering for sale, selling, administering, or dealing with Pearl Omega pending the hearing of the case.
- Whether the High Court's decision to grant damages instead of an injunction was correct.
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal affirmed the High Court's decision, citing the correct principles and relevant laws, and considering all opposing points and relevant factors.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Cap 244, Laws of Kenya
- Science and Technology Act
Cases cited (1)
- GIELLA V. CASSMAN BROWN & CO. LTD [1973] E A 358
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