MSK. v SNK [2005] KEHC 2513 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2513
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2513 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 May 2005
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TypeDivorcePostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramM.A. Ang'awa
Holding
The court awards the petitioner a lump sum of Ksh.10,000,000 for maintenance and Ksh.10,000,000 for the minor daughter's schooling and care. The Gigiri property is transferred out right to the petitioner, and shares in companies are declared to be held in trust for the petitioner.
Facts
The petitioner and respondent were married in 1974 and had three children. The petitioner was evicted from their home by the respondent, leading to a divorce proceeding. The petitioner sought maintenance and property division.
Issues
- Maintenance for the petitioner and minor daughter
- Distribution of property
- Ownership of the Gigiri property
- Ownership of shares in companies
Reasoning
The court considers the case of Joy Octavia Hunting v Kenneth Malcon Hunting (1963) E.A 616, where a lump sum payment was sufficient and would stop the parties from dealing with each other in the future.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Award of Ksh.10,000,000 for maintenance to the petitioner
- Award of Ksh.10,000,000 for the minor daughter's schooling and care
- Transfer of the Gigiri property to the petitioner
- Declaration of shares in companies held in trust for the petitioner
Remedies
- Maintenance for the petitioner and minor daughter
- Distribution of property
- Ownership of the Gigiri property
- Ownership of shares in companies
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Matrimonial Causes Act
- Married Women's Property Act
Cases cited (1)
- Joy Octavia Hunting v Kenneth Malcon Hunting (1963) E.A 616
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