D M M v M N M [2004] KECA 28 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 28
- Citation
- [2004] KECA 28 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 December 2004
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TypeDivorce and Property DistributionPostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramE. M. Githinji, W. S. Deverell
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the High Court's judgment is upheld.
Facts
The appellant and respondent were married in 1979, and the marriage produced four children. The husband filed for divorce in 1986, and the wife filed a cross-petition. The husband's petition was granted, and the marriage was dissolved on the grounds of cruelty. The decree was made absolute in 1995, and an agreement was reached regarding custody and maintenance.
Issues
- Distribution of matrimonial properties
- Custody of children
Reasoning
The court affirmed the High Court's decision to dissolve the marriage on the grounds of cruelty and upheld the distribution of properties as per the consent letter.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Married Women's Property Act 1882
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