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M.G.S V P.A.O.S [2004] KEHC 1716 (KLR)

[2004] KEHC 1716 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1716
Citation
[2004] KEHC 1716 (KLR)
Decided
22 January 2004
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner sought dissolution of marriage, Respondent filed a cross-petition seeking dissolution on grounds of adultery, cruelty, and desertion.CoramP.J. KAMAU, AG. JUDGE
Holding

The marriage has irretrievably broken down due to the Petitioner's desertion.

Facts

The parties were married in 1988 and lived together as husband and wife under customary law, with four children. The Petitioner deserted the matrimonial home, leading to the dissolution of the marriage.

Issues

  1. Desertion
  2. Adultery
  3. Cruelty

Reasoning

The court found the Petitioner deserted the matrimonial home without reasonable cause, leading to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

Outcome

Dissolution of marriage

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