F.T.M v J.O.O (Divorce Cause 27 of 2005) [2006] KEHC 2291 (KLR) (Family) (25 May 2006) (Order)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2291
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 2291 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 May 2006
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's undefended cause, Respondent's cross-petitionCoramK.H. RAWAL
Holding
Proceedings of 25th May, 2006 are struck out from the court record. A fresh date is set for hearing the petition as a defended cause. The petition will be heard by any other Judge in the Family Division except the presiding judge.
Facts
The case was initially an undefended cause but later revealed to be a cross-petition. The Respondent did not appear in court.
Issues
- Fairness of hearing the undefended cause ex-parte
- Respondent's right to be heard
Reasoning
The judge realized the case was a cross-petition after hearing it, which was unfair to the Respondent. The judge also noted the confusion in the Cause list.
Outcome
The proceedings are struck out and a new date is set.
Orders
- Proceedings of 25th May, 2006 are struck out
- A fresh date is set for hearing the petition as a defended cause
- The petition will be heard by any other Judge in the Family Division except the presiding judge
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