David Saruni v Dennis Nthiwa Mulinge & 2 others [2017] KEHC 3733 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3733
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3733 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 July 2017
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TypeCivil SuitPostureInterlocutory Motion for Interim InjunctionCoramL. N. MUTENDE
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the 2nd and 3rd Respondents.
Facts
The 1st Respondent wrote a confidential letter to the County Commissioner, the 3rd Respondent published a segment in the Daily Nation, and the 2nd Respondent's paper and Facebook page posted a story defaming the Applicant. The 1st Respondent's wife wrote a letter refuting the allegations.
Issues
- Whether the application for an interim injunction should be granted.
- Whether the Respondents' freedom of expression is infringed by the interim injunction.
Reasoning
The court finds the application lacking merit due to the lack of a clearly defamatory case and the possibility of adequate compensation through damages.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Giella vs. Cassman Brown & Co. LTD (1973) EA 358
- Francis P. Lotodo vs. Star Publishers & Ano. Nairobi High Court Civil Case No. 883 of 1998
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