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Lornah Jebiwott Kiplagat & another v Isaack Omulo & 2 others [2016] KEHC 662 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 662 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Jurisdiction of the court
  2. 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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