Kamlesh Mansukhlal Damji Pattni v Nation Media Group Limited [2014] KEHC 1867 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1867
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1867 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 October 2014
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TypeDefamationPostureDefendant applied to dismiss plaintiff's suit for want of prosecutionCoramR.E. ABURILI
Holding
The court dismisses the plaintiff's suit with costs to the defendant
Facts
The plaintiff filed a defamation suit against the defendant, alleging that the defendant published defamatory statements in the Daily Nation newspaper. The plaintiff sought general damages, exemplary damages, and a permanent injunction.
Issues
- Whether to dismiss the plaintiff's suit for want of prosecution
- Whether the plaintiff has shown vigilance in prosecuting the suit
Reasoning
The plaintiff has not shown vigilance in prosecuting the suit and has caused the suit to hang on the defendant's head undetermined, infringing on the defendant's legitimate expectation of expeditious resolution.
Outcome
Defendant's application granted, plaintiff's suit dismissed
Orders
- Defendant's application to dismiss plaintiff's suit for want of prosecution granted
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