KENNETH NYAGA MWIGE V AUSTIN KIGUTA & 2 OTHERS [2008] KEHC 2938 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2938
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2938 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 April 2008
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TypeDefamationPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramJ.M. Khamoni
Holding
The Plaintiff's suit is hereby dismissed in its entirety with costs to the Defendants
Facts
The Plaintiff filed a suit against the Defendants claiming damages for defamation based on a false arrest warrant published in a newspaper. The Plaintiff alleged that the Defendants published false and malicious statements about him, damaging his reputation and causing distress.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff's claim for aggravated or exemplary damages should be awarded
- Whether the Plaintiff's failure to exercise his right of reply under section 7A of the Defamation Act affects the outcome of the case
Reasoning
The Plaintiff failed to exercise his right of reply under section 7A of the Defamation Act, and there is no evidence of malice or matter tending to increase the amount of general damages. The court would not have awarded aggravated or exemplary damages but would have added the Plaintiff's costs.
Outcome
Dismissal of the Plaintiff's suit
Orders
- Dismissal of the Plaintiff's suit with costs to the Defendants
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Defamation Act
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