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ADK v PLK [2008] KEHC 1396 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 1396 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1396
Citation
[2008] KEHC 1396 (KLR)
Decided
23 June 2008
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for dissolution of marriage dismissed with costs, cross-petition for dissolution of marriage grantedCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding

Petitioner's claim of cruelty not proven; Respondent's claim of adultery proven

Facts

Petitioner and Respondent were married in 1976 in India. They lived in Kenya and had two children. The marriage broke down due to Respondent's alleged lack of interest in sex and the Petitioner's admitted affair.

Issues

  1. Petitioner's claim of cruelty
  2. Respondent's claim of adultery

Reasoning

The court found the Petitioner's allegations of cruelty not supported by evidence, while the Respondent's claim of adultery was admitted and proven.

Outcome

Cross-petition granted, marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Decree nisi for dissolution of marriage issued and to be made absolute within 2 months
  • Costs of cross-petition awarded to Respondent

Remedies

  • Dissolution of marriage
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