Fidellis Mueke Nguli v Nation Media Group Ltd [2013] KEHC 6738 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6738
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 6738 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeDefamationPostureDefendant's defense motion to strike out dismissedCoramH P G Waweru
Holding
The application to strike out the defense is dismissed with costs to the Defendant
Facts
The Plaintiff claims defamation for publication of words in a newspaper owned by the Defendant, alleging malice and falsehood. The Defendant admitted publishing the words but denied defamation.
Issues
- timeliness of appearance and defense
- existence of triable issues
Reasoning
The court found that the defense raised triable issues and that the application was not a clear and obvious case for striking out the pleadings.
Outcome
Defendant's motion to strike out the defense is dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs to the Defendant
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