K v K [1976] KEHC 2 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2
- Citation
- [1976] KEHC 2 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 November 1976
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TypeOriginating SummonsPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramA.H. SIMPSON
Holding
The court declares that the plaintiff has a right to the properties registered in her husband's name
Facts
The plaintiff and defendant were married in 1954 and the marriage was dissolved in October 1974. The plaintiff seeks declarations of entitlement to various properties registered in her husband's name.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff has a right to the properties registered in her husband's name
- Whether the plaintiff can claim ownership of the properties based on contributions made by her
Reasoning
The court agrees with Trevelyan J's decision that the Married Women's Property Act 1882 is applicable to Kenya and customary law is subject to written law.
Outcome
In favor of the plaintiff
Orders
- The plaintiff is declared to have a right to the properties registered in her husband's name
Remedies
- Declaration of ownership
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Married Women's Property Act 1882
Cases cited (1)
- I v I [1971] EA 28
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