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A N K vs M C N [2004] KEHC 1965 (KLR)

[2004] KEHC 1965 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Ground of cruelty
  2. 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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