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M v M [2001] KEHC 832 (KLR)

[2001] KEHC 832 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
832
Citation
[2001] KEHC 832 (KLR)
Decided
21 March 2001
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks divorce on grounds of adultery and cruelty.CoramD.K.S. AGANYANYA
Holding

The petition is dismissed as the petitioner has not proved adultery or cruelty on the required standard of proof.

Facts

The petitioner and respondent had a child through an association with a third party, and the petitioner alleged adultery and cruelty. The petitioner left the matrimonial home and filed for divorce.

Issues

  1. Whether adultery and cruelty have been proven against the respondent.
  2. Whether the petitioner's tolerance justifies condoning the respondent's conduct.

Reasoning

The court found the evidence insufficient to prove adultery or cruelty, and the petitioner's tolerance towards the respondent's conduct was not sufficient to warrant a divorce.

Outcome

Petition dismissed.

Orders

  • Each party bears his/her own costs.
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