A N K vs M C N [2004] KEHC 1965 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1965
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 1965 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 June 2004
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for dissolution of marriageCoramP. J. KAMAU, AG. JUDGE
Holding
The court granted a decree of divorce on the ground of cruelty.
Facts
The Petitioner filed a petition for dissolution of marriage on 18th December 2003, alleging cruelty by the Respondent. The marriage was solemnized on 31st December 1999, and the Petitioner and Respondent had a child named Makayla Nyambura Kirori born on 1st December 2000. The Respondent was absent during the hearing.
Issues
- Ground of cruelty
- Ground of desertion
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent's conduct was persistent, cruel, and psychologically traumatizing to the Petitioner, constituting a ground for divorce.
Outcome
Decree of divorce granted
Orders
- Marriage dissolved
- Decree nisi issued
- Costs to be borne by each party
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