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Peter Karori Amos v Mercy Njeri Kamau & another [2006] KEHC 2987 (KLR)

[2006] KEHC 2987 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2987
Citation
[2006] KEHC 2987 (KLR)
Decided
30 March 2006
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TypeDivorce CasePosturePetitioner filed a petition against the two Respondents, who did not defend the case.CoramJ. M. KHAMONI
Holding

The court finds in favor of the Petitioner on both grounds of adultery and cruelty.

Facts

The Petitioner and the First Respondent cohabited under Kikuyu customary law in 1994 and converted to a marriage under the Marriage Act in 1999. They had three children. The First Respondent is alleged to have had sexual relations with the Second Respondent and to have abandoned the matrimonial home.

Issues

  1. Adultery
  2. Cruelty

Reasoning

The court found the evidence unchallenged and satisfied that the Petitioner proved his case against each Respondent.

Outcome

Judgment entered for the Petitioner against the First Respondent in terms of prayer (a) and against the First and Second Respondents in terms of prayer (b) and prayer (d). A decree nisi is issued, not to be made absolute until six months from the date of this judgment.

Orders

  • Judgment for the Petitioner against the First Respondent in terms of prayer (a)

Remedies

  • Decree nisi for the Petitioner against the First Respondent and the Second Respondent
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