MARGARET WAMBUI MWANGI V LUCY NJOKI NYAGA & ANOTHER [2012] KEHC 1925 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1925
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1925 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 October 2012
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the plaintiff's claim for malicious prosecution and seeking a declaration on the seniority of a councillor and a Town ClerkCoramG V ODUNGA
Holding
The defendants are not liable for malicious prosecution. The plaintiff's claim for a declaration on seniority is dismissed.
Facts
The plaintiff, a nominated Councillor, was accused of using abusive language by the Town Clerk, who then made a malicious complaint to the police. The plaintiff was arrested, detained, and charged, but was later acquitted. The plaintiff filed a suit for damages and a declaration.
Issues
- Malicious prosecution against the Town Clerk
- Seniority of a councillor and a Town Clerk
Reasoning
The court found no evidence of malice on the part of the police and thus no malicious prosecution. The plaintiff's claim for damages is dismissed, and the declaration is not justiciable.
Outcome
The suit is dismissed with costs to the defendant.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Matalinga and Others vs. Attorney General [1972] EA 518
- Bernard Kyeli Mutula vs. Anthony Kitonga Kamundi & Another Machakos HCCC No. 26 of 2004
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