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SALIM SAID ISLAM MASHJERRY vs MUNIRA MBARAK [2001] KEHC 685 (KLR)

[2001] KEHC 685 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
685
Citation
[2001] KEHC 685 (KLR)
Decided
21 December 2001
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppellant appealed against a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Mombasa.CoramA.I. HAYANGA
Holding

The appellant's wife is to be paid the arrears of maintenance in instalments of 5,000/- per month, and all paid amounts to date are to be paid to her.

Facts

The appellant's wife was ordered to pay arrears of maintenance in instalments of 5,000/- per month, with the respondent (wife) advised to apply for the money to be released to her when paid.

Issues

  1. Whether the payment of arrears of maintenance was to be paid to the court or to the respondent's wife.
  2. Whether the interpretation of the order was contrary to the appellant's motion.

Reasoning

The court ruled that maintenance payments are not subject to a stay order, and interpreting the order to be similar to Mr. Oyoo's interpretation would be contrary to his motion.

Outcome

Affirmed

Orders

  • The appellant's wife is to be paid the arrears of maintenance in instalments of 5,000/- per month.
  • All paid amounts to date are to be paid to the appellant's wife.
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