Joshua Mwangi Maina v Hannah Muthoni Chege [2005] KEHC 2053 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2053
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2053 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2005
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from original judgment in District Magistrate’s CourtCoramH. M. OKWENGU
Holding
The court finds that the respondent proved her case to the required standard for defamation and the appellant was liable.
Facts
The respondent alleged that the appellant abused her and defamed her, calling her a prostitute and bewitching her son. The appellant denied the allegations and claimed the respondent had a grudge against him. The respondent did not call any witnesses as the person who allegedly made the defamatory remarks had died before the trial.
Issues
- Whether the respondent proved her case to the required standard for defamation.
- Whether the appellant was liable for defamation.
Reasoning
The trial magistrate accepted the appellant's evidence and found sufficient evidence to prove the respondent's case. The court upholds the trial magistrate's finding.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, judgment of the lower court upheld.
Orders
- Costs of the appeal awarded to the respondent.
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