Lornah Jebiwott Kiplagat & another v Isaack Omulo & 2 others [2016] KEHC 662 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 662
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 662 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2016
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramA. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding
The plaint is not struck out, and the plaintiffs are granted leave to amend the plaint.
Facts
The plaintiffs filed a suit against the 1st and 2nd defendants for libellous and defamatory statements. The defendants denied the allegations and sought to have the plaint struck out.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the court
- Amendment of the plaint
Reasoning
The court found that the defendants' jurisdictional objections were not well-founded and that the plaintiffs were entitled to amend their plaint.
Outcome
The plaintiffs' application for leave to amend the plaint is granted.
Orders
- Leave granted to amend the plaint
- Leave granted to extend time to enjoin the Standard Group Limited as the 3rd Defendant
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Limitation of Actions Act Cap 22
- Defamation Act Cap 36
- Civil Procedure Rules
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