TKM v SMW [2020] KECA 684 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 684
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 684 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramW. Ouko, D.K. Musinga, S. Gatebu Kairu
Holding
The court assesses the appellant's contribution to the matrimonial home as 50% and orders the respondent to sell his half share to the appellant after valuation.
Facts
The appellant and respondent were married in 1999 and had three children. They lived together until 2009 when they separated. The respondent sought to sever joint ownership of their matrimonial home and buy the appellant's share.
Issues
- Joint ownership of matrimonial home
- Distribution of other properties
Reasoning
The court determined that the appellant made substantial contributions to the matrimonial home, including financing and furnishing it, while the respondent purchased the home with a larger contribution.
Outcome
Appeal successful in relation to the matrimonial home, with a 50:50 split; other claims dismissed.
Orders
- Severance of joint ownership of the matrimonial home
- Respondent to sell his half share to the appellant after valuation
Remedies
- Severance of joint ownership
- Order for sale of respondent's share
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Married Women Property Act (1882)
- Matrimonial Property Act, 2013
Cases cited (2)
- PNN V. ZWN (2017) eKLR
- Section 17 of the Married Women Property Act
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