M N G vs I G M [2002] KEHC 127 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 127
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 127 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 April 2002
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition granted in part, cross-petition dismissedCoramJ.M. KHAMONI
Holding
The marriage is dissolved, and the petitioner is granted custody of the child and alimony. The respondent is ordered to pay general damages. The decree nisi is not made absolute until six months after the judgment.
Facts
The petitioner and respondent were married and had a child. The petitioner alleged cruelty, desertion, and adultery against the respondent, while the respondent denied these allegations.
Issues
- Marriage dissolution
- Custody of child
- Alimony and maintenance
- Property apportionment
Reasoning
The court found that the petitioner proved cruelty, desertion, and adultery against the respondent, leading to constructive desertion. The respondent failed to prove adultery, cruelty, and desertion against the petitioner.
Outcome
Petition granted in part, cross-petition dismissed
Orders
- Decree nisi issued
- Costs to be paid by respondents
Remedies
- Custody of child
- Alimony
- General damages
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