Francis Ndegwa Muhoro v Payton Mathau & 2 others [2016] KEHC 7553 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7553
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 7553 (KLR)
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TypeInterlocutory InjunctionPostureInterlocutory Injunction ApplicationCoramL NJUGUNA
Holding
The Plaintiff has established a prima facie case with a probability of success and interim orders are granted pending inter partes hearing.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Francis Ndegwa Muhoro, alleged that an article in the Nairobi Law Monthly Magazine, authored by the 1st Defendant, was defamatory and disparaging towards him and his character. The article was published by the 3rd Defendant and edited by the 2nd Defendant.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff has established a prima facie case for an interlocutory injunction.
- Whether the Defendants have met the requirements for the defence of truth and justification, fair comment, and qualified privilege.
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff has established a prima facie case with a probability of success, and the Defendants have not provided particulars of facts on which their defences are based.
Outcome
Interim orders granted pending inter partes hearing.
Orders
- An order restraining the Defendants from writing, publishing, discussing, uttering and/or conveying defamatory and/or disparaging information about the Plaintiff, his person, character and/or occupation pending the hearing and determination of the application.
Remedies
- Interim injunction
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Hon. Dr. Evans Kidero vs Standard Group Ltd & 4 others, Civil Case No. 100/2015
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