L.W.W v T.C [2008] KEHC 1658 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1658
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 1658 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 September 2008
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for divorceCoramJOYCE ALUOCH
Holding
The marriage is dissolved, and the respondent is ordered to pay costs.
Facts
The petitioner, L.W.W, claimed her marriage to T.C was null due to cruelty and desertion. She stated she was forced to marry the respondent, T.C, who left Kenya after one week. She has not communicated with her husband since 1998.
Issues
- Whether the marriage was null due to cruelty and desertion
- Whether the marriage was consummated
Reasoning
The judge found the petitioner's evidence credible and that she proved her petition on a balance of probabilities, as no reason was given for the respondent's desertion.
Outcome
Dissolution of marriage
Orders
- The marriage between L.W.W and T.C is dissolved
Remedies
- The respondent is ordered to pay costs of the petition
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