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S.R vs W.R [2002] KEHC 311 (KLR)

[2002] KEHC 311 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
311
Citation
[2002] KEHC 311 (KLR)
Decided
24 January 2002
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for dissolution of marriageCoramJOYCE ALUOCH
Holding

The court grants an order dissolving the marriage between the petitioner and the respondent.

Facts

The petitioner and respondent got married on 22nd August, 1983, and lived together as husband and wife for 18 years. The petitioner alleged that the respondent had a sexual relationship with a woman who was suspected to be suffering from HIV/AIDS, leading to the breakdown of their marriage.

Issues

  1. Dissolution of marriage
  2. Cruelty

Reasoning

The court accepted the petitioner's evidence that the respondent's sexual relationship with a woman suspected of having HIV/AIDS caused the breakdown of their marriage.

Outcome

Order for dissolution of marriage

Orders

  • Each party to pay their own expenses occasioned by this Divorce Cause.
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