John M. Ohaga v Nation Media Group Ltd [2013] KEHC 6552 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6552
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 6552 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 August 2013
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TypeDefamationPostureAppeal from a decision to strike out the Plaintiff's claim
Holding
The court finds that the Defendant's statement of defence raises triable issues and that the Plaintiff's claim for damages in defamation should proceed to trial.
Facts
The Plaintiff, John M. Ohaga, claims defamation against the Defendant, Nation Media Group Ltd, for publishing defamatory words in a newspaper and on the internet. The Plaintiff alleges malice and falsehood in the publication.
Issues
- Whether the Defendant's statement of defence raises triable issues
- Whether the Plaintiff's claim for damages in defamation should proceed to trial
Reasoning
The court rules that the Defendant's defenses, though not conclusive, do raise triable issues and thus the case should proceed to trial.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's claim for damages in defamation is allowed to proceed to trial.
Orders
- The Plaintiff's claim for damages in defamation is allowed to proceed to trial
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- D. T. Dobie & Company (K) Ltd –Vs- Muchina [1982] KLR 1
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