A W vs J M M [2002] KEHC 289 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 289
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 289 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 September 2002
AI Summary
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's Petition for Dissolution of MarriageCoramJ. W. ONYANGO OTIENO
Holding
The marriage is dissolved, and Decree Nisi is granted.
Facts
The Petitioner filed a petition for dissolution of marriage on 14th May 2002. The marriage was solemnized on 27th December 1997 at Shanzu Catholic Church. The Petitioner alleged that the Respondent committed adultery and cruelty, and that they had no children. The Respondent did not file an answer or attend the hearing.
Issues
- Dissolution of marriage
- Proving adultery and cruelty
Reasoning
The court found that adultery and cruelty were proven, leading to the conclusion that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
Outcome
Decree Nisi granted
Orders
- Decree Nisi granted
- Respondent to pay costs of the Petition
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