RMW v ENN (Environment & Land Case E48 of 2020) [2022] KEELC 3143 (KLR) (2 June 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 3143
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 3143 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 June 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a final orderCoramJO MBOYA
The court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the suit and the suit is struck out.
Facts
RMW and ENN claim to have been married in 2013 and cohabited until 2019. The suit properties were acquired during their alleged marriage.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
- What orders are appropriate in the suit.
Reasoning
The court found that there was no evidence of a legally registered marriage, and thus the suit properties are not matrimonial properties.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, suit struck out.
Orders
- The suit is struck out.
- The parties shall bear their own costs.
Authorities cited
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