M. P. SHAH HOSPITAL v ROSE KASEMA & 2 others [2010] KEHC 3935 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3935
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 3935 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 February 2010
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TypeMedical MalpracticePostureOriginal TrialCoramH. P. G. WAWERU
Holding
The Plaintiff's suit is hereby dismissed. The Defendants' counterclaim is also dismissed.
Facts
The Plaintiff, M. P. Shah Hospital, sought judgment against the Defendants, Rose Kasema, Lawrence M. Maithya, and John J. Maithya, for medical expenses related to the treatment of Nicolas M. Kasema. The Defendants filed a joint defence and counterclaim, alleging professional negligence and exaggeration of the claim.
Issues
- Plaintiff's claim against the 1st Defendant based on a written guarantee and undertaking
- Plaintiff's claim against the 2nd and 3rd Defendants based on an undertaking to bear charges
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff failed to prove its case against the Defendants on a balance of probabilities. The Defendants did not lead any evidence in support of their counterclaim.
Outcome
Both the Plaintiff's suit and the Defendants' counterclaim were dismissed.
Orders
- Each party bears its/hers/his costs of the suit.
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