SAMSON KAMAU HAMA v JOSEPH KIHARA MAINA [2007] KEHC 2976 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2976
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2976 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 March 2007
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a Resident Magistrate's RulingCoramMadan, J.A. (as he then was)
Holding
The Appellant's defence raised triable issues and was sufficient to allow the Appellant to proceed to trial. The Resident Magistrate erred in striking out the defence.
Facts
The Respondent claimed damages from the Appellant for injuries sustained from an alleged physical assault and battery. The Appellant denied the assault and claimed self-defense.
Issues
- Whether the Resident Magistrate erred in striking out the Appellant's defence
- Whether the Resident Magistrate erred in allowing evidence in the application to strike out the defence
- Whether the Resident Magistrate erred in striking out the defence when it raised triable issues
- Whether the Resident Magistrate erred in relying on the Appellant's counsel's submissions while disregarding the Respondent's counsel's submissions
Reasoning
The court found that the Appellant's defence raised triable issues such as self-defense and denial of injuries, which were sufficient to allow the Appellant to proceed to trial. The Resident Magistrate's decision to strike out the defence was not warranted.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed, the Lower Court Judgment and decree are set aside, and the case proceeds to full trial.
Orders
- The Appellant is directed to proceed to full trial
- The Appellant is awarded costs of the appeal and the application in the Lower Court
Remedies
- Proceed to full trial
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- D.T. Dobie v. Joseph Mbaria Macharia (Nbi C.A. 37 of 1978)
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