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R.W.M V M.A.O [2000] KEHC 213 (KLR)

[2000] KEHC 213 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
213
Citation
[2000] KEHC 213 (KLR)
Decided
7 August 2000
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for divorce denied, divorce granted on grounds of adulteryCoramA.I. HAYANGA
Holding

Petitioner's petition for divorce is denied, but Respondent's claim for divorce on grounds of adultery is granted.

Facts

Petitioner and Respondent were married on 9-2-94 and lived together for one week. Petitioner claims cruelty and adultery. Respondent denies adultery but claims the Petitioner has been unfaithful.

Issues

  1. Cruelty
  2. Adultery

Reasoning

Petitioner's claim of cruelty was not proven. Respondent's claim of adultery was supported by circumstantial evidence.

Outcome

Divorce granted on grounds of adultery

Orders

  • Decree Nisi
  • Maintenance application to be filed by Respondent in 14 days
  • Alimony to be determined on application

Remedies

  • Divorce
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