S W v N G K [2003] KEHC 962 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 962
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 962 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment in a divorce causeCoramA.G. ETYANG
Holding
The marriage was nullified due to the appellant's unsound mind at the time of marriage. The appellant's appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant and respondent were married on August 22, 1998, and the respondent filed a petition for nullity of the marriage on June 22, 2001, which was out of time. The respondent claimed he was unaware of the appellant's mental condition until September 2000.
Issues
- Whether the marriage was nullified due to the appellant's unsound mind at the time of marriage
- Whether the trial magistrate erred in granting custody to the respondent
Reasoning
The marriage was nullified because the appellant was suffering from a mental condition at the time of marriage, which was not disclosed to the respondent. The trial magistrate's decision to grant custody to the respondent was upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The marriage is nullified
- Custody of the child is granted to the respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Matrimonial Causes Act (cap 152) Laws of Kenya
- African Christian Marriage Act
Cases cited (2)
- Latey on Divorce 14th Edition
- Wambwa v Okumu [1970] EA 578
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