P M S v Royal Media Services Ltd & 12 others [2018] KEHC 4789 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4789
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4789 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2018
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TypeMisc. Civil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file suit
Holding
The court does not have jurisdiction to extend time for the filing of a suit based on the tort of defamation.
Facts
The applicant seeks to file suits against various media companies for defamation, alleging that the respondents made slanderous remarks.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to extend time for the filing of a suit based on the tort of defamation.
- Applicability of the Limitation of Actions Act to the applicant's claim.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the applicant's claim is barred by the limitation period for defamation, which is 12 months from the date the slanderous remarks were made. The provisions of the Limitation of Actions Act do not apply to extend the time for filing a suit based on the tort of defamation.
Outcome
The application is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Limitation of Actions Act
Cases cited (2)
- Wycliffe A. Swanya vs Toyota East Africa and Another [2009] eKLR
- Bosire Ongero vs Royal Media Services [2015] eKLR
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