Amina Mohammed v Standard Media Group Limited & 6 others [2020] KEHC 3032 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3032
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3032 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 September 2020
The application to strike out the suit against the 2nd to 7th defendants is allowed as prayed. The suit against the 2nd to 7th defendants is hereby struck out but with no orders as to costs.
Facts
The plaintiff, Hon Amb. Amina Mohammed, filed a suit against the defendants, including Standard Media Group Limited and its employees, alleging defamation. The defendants argued that they should not be joined as parties due to their status as employees and the admission of the first defendant (Standard Media Group Limited) regarding an employer/employee relationship.
Issues
- Whether the defendants are necessary parties to the case
- Whether the defendants should be joined as parties to the suit
Reasoning
The court found that the defendants are not necessary parties to the case and that the question to be settled between the plaintiff and the defendants can be effectively and completely settled without the defendants being parties to the suit.
Outcome
The application to strike out the suit against the 2nd to 7th defendants is allowed.
Orders
- The suit against the 2nd to 7th defendants is hereby struck out but with no orders as to costs.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Victor Mabachi & another Vs Nurturn Bates limited, Civil Appeal No 247 of 2005 (2013) eKLR
- Green Square Limited vs. Shaladia Associates & 2 others (2017) eKLR
- Salmon vs Salmon (1897) AC 78
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