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M.N.M v R.M.M [2010] KEHC 1909 (KLR)

[2010] KEHC 1909 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1909
Citation
[2010] KEHC 1909 (KLR)
Decided
28 June 2010
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner sought dissolution of marriage, custody of children, and costs.CoramN.R.O. OMBIJA
Holding

The court finds the petitioner has proved adultery, cruelty, and desertion, and dissolves the marriage.

Facts

The petitioner and respondent were married in 1991 and had three children. The respondent left the marriage in 1999 and married a house-help, N, who became his 'second wife'. The petitioner claims adultery, cruelty, and desertion.

Issues

  1. adultery
  2. cruelty
  3. desertion

Reasoning

The court analyzed the pleadings and evidence, finding the petitioner proved adultery, cruelty, and desertion.

Outcome

Dissolution of marriage, custody of children, and costs awarded to the petitioner.

Orders

  • Dissolution of marriage
  • Custody of three children
  • Costs of the petition
  • Interest at court rates

Remedies

  • Dissolution of marriage
  • Custody of children
  • Costs awarded to petitioner
  • Interest awarded to petitioner

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Matrimonial Causes Act
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